Panasonic GF5 vs Samsung GX-1L

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GF5 and Samsung GX-1L, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the GF5 (12MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the GF5 (Four Thirds) and GX-1L (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The GF5 was unveiled 6 years later than the GX-1L and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GF5 scores vs the GX-1L for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 and Samsung GX-1L. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GF5 Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF5 provides external dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GF5 and Samsung GX-1L in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the GF5 compared to the GX-1L.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF5 and GX-1L is 89 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF5 and GX-1L.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GF5 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic GF5 will deliver extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent GF5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.