Panasonic F5 vs Samsung NX210

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic F5 and Samsung NX210, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the F5 (14MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the F5 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The F5 was manufactured 5 months later than the NX210 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the F5 matches up vs the NX210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 & Samsung NX210. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic F5 Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic F5 offers external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX210 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic F5 and Samsung NX210 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the F5 compared to the NX210.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the F5 and NX210 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and NX210.

To sum up, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The F5 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX210 will render greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.