Panasonic G5 vs Samsung NX mini

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic G5 versus Samsung NX mini, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the G5 (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the G5 (Four Thirds) and NX mini (1") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The G5 was announced 20 months before the NX mini which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G5 scores versus the NX mini in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 and Samsung NX mini. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G5 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G5 has got outer dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the G5 versus the NX mini.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G5 and NX mini is 74 and 93 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 and NX mini.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G5 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX mini will render extra detail with its extra 4.5MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older G5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.