Panasonic GH4 vs Samsung NX5
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Panasonic GH4 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
- Announced February 2014
- Superseded the Panasonic GH3
- New Model is Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Revealed June 2010
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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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Samsung NX5
| GH4 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2014 | June 2010 | More modern by 45 months | |
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
| Display resolution | 1036k | 230k | Sharper display (+806k dot) | |
| Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
| Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Panasonic GH4
| NX5 | GH4 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic GH4 and Samsung NX5
| GH4 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
| Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Panasonic GH4 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic GH4 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic GH4 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | Samsung NX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | Samsung NX5 |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2014-02-07 | 2010-06-01 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine IX | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
| Available lenses | 107 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,036k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | OLED | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.67x | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 12.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 17.00 m (at ISO 200) | 11.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 560 grams (1.23 lb) | 499 grams (1.10 lb) |
| Dimensions | 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 74 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.2 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.8 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 791 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 pictures | 400 pictures |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | DMW-BLF19 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot)) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $1,500 | $499 |