Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung NX5

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic S5 II X versus Samsung NX5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the S5 II X (24MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the S5 II X (Full frame) and NX5 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The S5 II X was introduced 12 years after the NX5 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S5 II X scores against the NX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X & Samsung NX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 II X Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic S5 II X features outer 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) and the Samsung NX5 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S5 II X vs the NX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5 II X and NX5 is 59 and 80 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5 II X and NX5.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S5 II X using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic S5 II X will resolve extra detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S5 II X provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.