Panasonic S5 vs Samsung NX5

Below is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic S5 and Samsung NX5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and NX5 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The S5 was brought out 10 years later than the NX5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S5 scores versus the NX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Samsung NX5. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S5 has external 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) whilst the Samsung NX5 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S5 and Samsung NX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S5 against the NX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5 and NX5 is 60 and 80 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5 and NX5.

Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S5 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic S5 will give you greater detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer S5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.