Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung NX1

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X & Samsung NX1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 II X Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.

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.

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

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.