Panasonic S5 II vs Samsung NX20

In this write-up, we are looking at the Panasonic S5 II vs Samsung NX20, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S5 II (24MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is very well matched but the S5 II (Full frame) and NX20 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The S5 II was launched 10 years after the NX20 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S5 II matches up against the NX20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II and Samsung NX20. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 II Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic S5 II comes with outside measurements of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX20 has specifications of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

See the Panasonic S5 II vs Samsung NX20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S5 II against the NX20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5 II and NX20 is 59 and 83 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5 II and NX20.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S5 II due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic S5 II will give greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger S5 II should have an edge in sensor technology.