Panasonic G5 vs Samsung NX30

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic G5 vs Samsung NX30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is pretty similar but the G5 (Four Thirds) and NX30 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G5 was unveiled 17 months earlier than the NX30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G5 scores against the NX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 and Samsung NX30. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G5 Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic G5 offers outside dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G5 and the NX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G5 and NX30 is 74 and 75 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G5 and NX30.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G5 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX30 will deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged G5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.