Panasonic F5 vs Samsung GX-1S

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic F5 versus Samsung GX-1S, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the F5 (14MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the F5 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The F5 was revealed 7 years later than the GX-1S and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the F5 scores versus the GX-1S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 & Samsung GX-1S. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic F5 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic F5 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1S has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic F5 versus Samsung GX-1S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the F5 and the GX-1S.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and GX-1S is 96 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and GX-1S.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The F5 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic F5 will produce extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer F5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.