Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung NX30

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic S5 II X and Samsung NX30, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S5 II X (24MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is relatively similar but the S5 II X (Full frame) and NX30 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The S5 II X was launched 9 years later than the NX30 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S5 II X grades vs the NX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X & Samsung NX30. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S5 II X Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S5 II X provides exterior measurements of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Samsung NX30 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S5 II X against the NX30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S5 II X and NX30 is 59 and 75 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 II X and NX30.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S5 II X because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic S5 II X will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger S5 II X should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.