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Panasonic S5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
60
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68

Panasonic S5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Revealed August 2020
  • Refreshed by Panasonic S5 II
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Released June 2013
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Panasonic S5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Panasonic S5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S5 (24MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is relatively well matched but the S5 (Full frame) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The S5 was unveiled 7 years later than the Galaxy NX and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the S5 scores vs the Galaxy NX when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 S5 Galaxy NX 
ReleasedAugust 2020June 2013Fresher by 88 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k922kCrisper screen (+918k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Panasonic S5

 Galaxy NX S5 
Screen dimension4.8"3.0"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 S5 Galaxy NX 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic S5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S5 comes with physical dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has proportions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S5 vs the Galaxy NX.

Panasonic S5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S5 and Galaxy NX is 60 and 82 respectively.

Panasonic S5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 and Galaxy NX.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S5 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S5 will give greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer S5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography highlights
86
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S5
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
78
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
weather proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
69
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (495g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography information
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
lack of phase detect AF
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery life (440 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S5
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
79
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count good (24MP)
selfie friendly display
68
great battery life (440 per charge)
provides touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (495g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Landscape photography camera
86
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.0 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S5
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy NX
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic port
34
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic port
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (495g)
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Panasonic S5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Samsung Galaxy NX
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-08-14 2013-06-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 31 32
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.0 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of display 1,840 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 714 grams (1.57 pounds) 495 grams (1.09 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
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 440 photographs 440 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 One
Retail pricing $1,999 $1,300