Panasonic S5 vs Samsung NX1

Below is a complete comparison of the Panasonic S5 vs Samsung NX1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S5 (24MP) and the NX1 (28MP) is relatively well matched but the S5 (Full frame) and NX1 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The S5 was manufactured 6 years later than the NX1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S5 matches up against the NX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Samsung NX1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S5 features exterior measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S5 compared to the NX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and NX1 is 60 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 and NX1.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX1 will resolve more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern S5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.