Panasonic S5 vs Samsung GX-1L

Below is a extensive review of the Panasonic S5 vs Samsung GX-1L, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and GX-1L (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The S5 was released 14 years later than the GX-1L and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S5 matches up against the GX-1L in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 & Samsung GX-1L. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S5 has got outside measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S5 compared to the GX-1L.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5 and GX-1L is 60 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 and GX-1L.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S5 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic S5 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher S5 should have an advantage in sensor tech.