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Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung NX20

Portability
59
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65

Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Panasonic S5 II X
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Announced January 2023
  • Previous Model is Panasonic S5
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX11
  • Replacement is Samsung NX30
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Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic S5 II X versus Samsung NX20, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the S5 II X (24MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the S5 II X (Full frame) and NX20 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The S5 II X was brought out 10 years later than the NX20 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S5 II X grades versus the NX20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II X over the Samsung NX20

 S5 II X NX20 
LaunchedJanuary 2023April 2012More recent by 131 months
Screen resolution1840k614kCrisper screen (+1226k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Panasonic S5 II X

 NX20 S5 II X 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 II X and Samsung NX20

 S5 II X NX20 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S5 II X offers exterior dimensions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX20 has dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S5 II X versus the NX20.

Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S5 II X and NX20 is 59 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5 II X and NX20.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S5 II X featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic S5 II X will produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S5 II X is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography highlights
86
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
76
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Street photography features
Samsung NX20 Street photography features
77
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
77
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Sports photography features
Samsung NX20 Sports photography features
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
low battery (370 shots)
60
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S5 II X
Travel photography with Samsung NX20
72
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery (370 CIPA)
77
lighter than average in class (341 grams)
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography factors
82
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
low battery (370 per charge)
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Vlogging advice
Samsung NX20 Vlogging advice
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (5952 x 3968 resolution)
has external microphone socket
78
screen is selfie friendly
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
lighter than average in class (341g)
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 II X and Samsung NX20
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II XSamsung NX20
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X Samsung NX20
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2023-01-04 2012-04-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
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 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 779 15
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 65 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3.00" 3"
Display resolution 1,840 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash settings 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
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 5952x3968 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 740 grams (1.63 pounds) 341 grams (0.75 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 360 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLJ31 BP1130
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
Pricing at launch $2,199 $1,100