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Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX5

Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Revealed August 2019
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Revealed June 2010
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Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic S1H versus Samsung NX5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and NX5 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The S1H was introduced 9 years later than the NX5 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the S1H grades against the NX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Samsung NX5

 S1H NX5 
RevealedAugust 2019June 2010More recent by 113 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k230kClearer display (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Panasonic S1H

 NX5 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Samsung NX5

 S1H NX5 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H offers physical measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S1H against the NX5.

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and NX5 is 52 and 80 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and NX5.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S1H having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic S1H will render more detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern S1H provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography highlights
85
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
good resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
73
manual focus
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Street photography camera
69
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than others (1,052 grams)
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography features
Samsung NX5 Sports photography features
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
low battery power (400 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery (400 per charge)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
good resolution (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery power (400 shots)
more heavy than others (1,052g)
63
good battery (400 shots)
MP count decent (15MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Landscape photography camera
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
low battery power (400 shots)
68
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging info
Samsung NX5 Vlogging info
70
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
great video quality (5952 x 3988 pixels)
has microphone support
more heavy than others (1,052g)
24
comes with face detection focus
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
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Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Samsung NX5
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSamsung NX5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Samsung NX5
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-08-28 2010-06-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 225 15
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 30 32
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,330 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/320 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 5952x3988 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052 gr (2.32 pounds) 499 gr (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 400 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC
Card slots 2 1
Launch price $3,998 $499