Panasonic S1R vs Samsung NX5

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic S1R versus Samsung NX5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and NX5 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1R was introduced 8 years after the NX5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S1R scores versus the NX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Samsung NX5. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1R offers exterior measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Samsung NX5 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1R versus Samsung NX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S1R compared to the NX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and NX5 is 54 and 80 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and NX5.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1R using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1R will render extra detail using its extra 32MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer S1R is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.