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Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
59
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Panasonic S5 II X
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3968 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
  • Revealed January 2023
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic S5
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic S5 II X and Samsung Galaxy NX, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the S5 II X (24MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is fairly comparable but the S5 II X (Full frame) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The S5 II X was brought out 9 years later than the Galaxy NX and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S5 II X grades vs the Galaxy NX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II X over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 S5 II X Galaxy NX 
RevealedJanuary 2023June 2013Fresher by 117 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k922kClearer display (+918k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Panasonic S5 II X

 Galaxy NX S5 II X 
Display dimension4.8"3.00"Larger display (+1.8")

Common features in the Panasonic S5 II X and Samsung Galaxy NX

 S5 II X Galaxy NX 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S5 II X offers external dimensions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has proportions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S5 II X and Samsung Galaxy NX in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S5 II X and the Galaxy NX.

Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S5 II X and Galaxy NX is 59 and 82 respectively.

Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 II X and Galaxy NX.

All in all, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S5 II X because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic S5 II X will provide extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer S5 II X will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography features
86
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S5 II X
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
77
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (51,200)
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (495g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography factors
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery power (370 per charge)
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (440 shots)
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography advice
72
weather proof
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery power (370 shots)
68
better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (495g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S5 II X
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
terrible battery power (370 per charge)
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S5 II X
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy NX
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (5952 x 3968 pxls)
includes microphone support
34
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (495 grams)
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Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 II X and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II XSamsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X Samsung Galaxy NX
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-01-04 2013-06-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 779 -
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Samsung NX
Available lenses 65 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.00 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 1,840 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/6000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 5952x3968 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 740g (1.63 lbs) 495g (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 images 440 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLJ31 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual Single
Launch price $2,199 $1,300