Panasonic S5 vs Samsung NX20

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic S5 and Samsung NX20, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S5 (24MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is relatively similar but the S5 (Full frame) and NX20 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The S5 was manufactured 8 years after the NX20 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S5 matches up versus the NX20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 & Samsung NX20. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S5 Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S5 provides exterior measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has proportions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S5 versus the NX20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S5 and NX20 is 60 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S5 and NX20.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S5 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S5 will deliver more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.