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Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung NX5

Portability
59
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Panasonic S5 II X
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3968 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
  • Released January 2023
  • Replaced the Panasonic S5
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung NX5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II X over the Samsung NX5

 S5 II X NX5 
LaunchedJanuary 2023June 2010More modern by 154 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k230kSharper screen (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Panasonic S5 II X

 NX5 S5 II X 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 II X and Samsung NX5

 S5 II X NX5 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen measurements

Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Panasonic S5 II X versus Samsung NX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

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

Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Portrait photography camera
86
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Street photography camera
77
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Sports photography camera
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
bad battery life (370 CIPA)
52
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery pack (400 per charge)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Travel photography camera
72
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
bad battery life (370 per charge)
63
great battery pack (400 per charge)
resolution is good (15MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (499 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Landscape photography features
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography features
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
bad battery life (370 shots)
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX5 Vlogging highlights
79
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video res high (5952 x 3968 resolution)
does have external mic socket
24
features face detection autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average (499 grams)
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Panasonic S5 II X vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 II X and Samsung NX5
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II XSamsung NX5
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X Samsung NX5
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2023-01-04 2010-06-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 779 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 65 32
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,840k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max 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
Video resolutions 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 5952x3968 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 740 grams (1.63 lbs) 499 grams (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photos 400 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLJ31 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card SD/SDHC
Storage slots Dual One
Cost at release $2,199 $499