Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX5
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Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
- Announced February 2011
- Succeeded the Panasonic GF1
- Renewed by Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Launched June 2010
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The following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic GF2 versus Samsung NX5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the GF2 (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is relatively similar but the GF2 (Four Thirds) and NX5 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe GF2 was revealed 9 months after the NX5 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the GF2 grades vs the NX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Samsung NX5
| GF2 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2011 |  | June 2010 | Newer by 9 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Panasonic GF2
| NX5 | GF2 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Samsung NX5
| GF2 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF2 provides external dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the GF2 compared to the NX5.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GF2 and NX5 is 88 and 80 respectively.
Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF2 and NX5.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GF2 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX5 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern GF2 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Samsung NX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Samsung NX5 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2011-02-24 | 2010-06-01 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine FHD | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
| Available lenses | 107 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m | 11.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/160 secs | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 310 gr (0.68 lbs) | 499 gr (1.10 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 54 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 506 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 pictures | 400 pictures |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $330 | $499 |
