Panasonic GH4 vs Samsung NX5

Following is a extended overview of the Panasonic GH4 versus Samsung NX5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the GH4 (16MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is very close but the GH4 (Four Thirds) and NX5 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GH4 was announced 3 years after the NX5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GH4 scores vs the NX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 & Samsung NX5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GH4 Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH4 enjoys exterior dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the GH4 vs the NX5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GH4 and NX5 is 66 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH4 and NX5.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GH4 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic GH4 will render extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent GH4 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.