Panasonic G5 vs Samsung NX1000

The following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic G5 versus Samsung NX1000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is fairly close but the G5 (Four Thirds) and NX1000 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G5 was announced 3 months after the NX1000 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the G5 matches up vs the NX1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 and Samsung NX1000. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G5 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G5 has got outside measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Samsung NX1000 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G5 versus Samsung NX1000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the G5 against the NX1000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G5 and NX1000 is 74 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G5 and NX1000.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G5 using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX1000 will render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively.