Panasonic F5 vs Samsung NX mini

Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic F5 and Samsung NX mini, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the F5 (14MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the F5 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The F5 was released 14 months prior to the NX mini making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the F5 grades versus the NX mini in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 & Samsung NX mini. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic F5 Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic F5 offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic F5 and Samsung NX mini in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the F5 compared to the NX mini.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the F5 and NX mini is 96 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and NX mini.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The F5 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX mini will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 6.5MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older F5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.