Panasonic G5 vs Samsung NX300

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic G5 versus Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is pretty similar but the G5 (Four Thirds) and NX300 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The G5 was released 16 months prior to the NX300 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G5 matches up vs the NX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 & Samsung NX300. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic G5 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G5 has outer dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300 has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the G5 versus the NX300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G5 and NX300 is 74 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G5 and NX300.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G5 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX300 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged G5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.