Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung NX10

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung NX10, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the S5 II X (24MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the S5 II X (Full frame) and NX10 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The S5 II X was unveiled 12 years later than the NX10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S5 II X scores against the NX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X & Samsung NX10. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 II X Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S5 II X enjoys exterior dimensions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung NX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S5 II X vs the NX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S5 II X and NX10 is 59 and 80 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 II X and NX10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S5 II X with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S5 II X will give you extra detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher S5 II X provides an advantage in sensor technology.