Panasonic F5 vs Samsung NX20

The following is a extended review of the Panasonic F5 versus Samsung NX20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the F5 (14MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the F5 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The F5 was introduced 9 months after the NX20 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the F5 scores against the NX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Samsung NX20. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic F5 enjoys outer 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) whilst 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).

Compare the Panasonic F5 versus Samsung NX20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the F5 vs the NX20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and NX20 is 96 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the F5 and NX20.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The F5 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX20 will deliver extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher F5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.