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Panasonic G5 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Panasonic G5 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic G3
  • Updated by Panasonic G6
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed March 2014
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Panasonic G5 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Samsung NX mini

 G5 NX mini 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Panasonic G5

 NX mini G5 
RevealedMarch 2014July 2012More recent by 20 months

Common features in the Panasonic G5 and Samsung NX mini

 G5 NX mini 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G5 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

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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Panasonic G5 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

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

Panasonic G5 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G5 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic G5 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Panasonic G5 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G5 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G5 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography details
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
71
focusing manually
MP count good (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G5 Street photography advice
Samsung NX mini Street photography advice
66
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (396 grams)
81
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition (196g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G5 Sports photography information
Samsung NX mini Sports photography information
51
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
54
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
MP count good (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
great battery (650 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G5
Travel photography with Samsung NX mini
66
features focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (396g)
76
great battery (650 CIPA)
lighter than competition (196 grams)
boasts touch to focus
MP count good (20.5 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G5 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography information
65
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
great battery (650 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX mini as a Vlogging camera
62
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (396g)
38
touch screen
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
lighter than competition (196g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic G5 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G5 and Samsung NX mini
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5Samsung NX mini
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Samsung NX mini
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-07-17 2014-03-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VII FHD -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20.5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 160 160
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 21
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX-M
Number of lenses 107 2
Crop factor 2.1 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 396g (0.87 lb) 196g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots 650 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $699 $530