Panasonic S5 vs Samsung GX-20

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic S5 versus Samsung GX-20, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and GX-20 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The S5 was released 12 years later than the GX-20 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S5 matches up against the GX-20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Samsung GX-20. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S5 comes with outside dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) and the Samsung GX-20 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S5 versus Samsung GX-20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S5 compared to the GX-20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5 and GX-20 is 60 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5 and GX-20.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S5 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic S5 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer S5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.