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Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung NX1

Portability
59
Imaging
79
Features
93
Overall
84
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76

Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Panasonic S5 II X
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3968 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
  • Released January 2023
  • Superseded the Panasonic S5
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Released September 2014
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Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic S5 II X and Samsung NX1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the S5 II X (24MP) and the NX1 (28MP) is very well matched but the S5 II X (Full frame) and NX1 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The S5 II X was announced 8 years after the NX1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S5 II X scores versus the NX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II X over the Samsung NX1

 S5 II X NX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2023September 2014More modern by 102 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k1036kClearer display (+804k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Panasonic S5 II X

 NX1 S5 II X 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 II X and Samsung NX1

 S5 II X NX1 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic S5 II X has physical dimensions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Samsung NX1 has specifications of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S5 II X vs the NX1.

Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5 II X and NX1 is 59 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 II X and NX1.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S5 II X using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX1 will give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger S5 II X should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Portrait photography info
Samsung NX1 Portrait photography info
87
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
80
focusing manually
high MP (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
74
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather proof
lighter than competition (550 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Sports photography info
Samsung NX1 Sports photography info
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (370 CIPA)
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
high MP (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Travel photography info
Samsung NX1 Travel photography info
72
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery pack (370 CIPA)
74
lighter than competition (550 grams)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
high MP (28MP)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography highlights
83
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
low battery pack (370 CIPA)
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
high MP (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S5 II X
Vlogging with Samsung NX1
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (5952 x 3968 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
34
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
lighter than competition (550 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 II X and Samsung NX1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II XSamsung NX1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X Samsung NX1
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2023-01-04 2014-09-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 24 megapixel 28 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6480 x 4320
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 779 209
Cross focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Samsung NX
Total lenses 65 32
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.00" 3"
Screen resolution 1,840k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 15.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 5952x3968 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 740g (1.63 lbs) 550g (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 1363
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 500 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLJ31 BP1900
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Card slots Two Single
Cost at launch $2,199 $1,500