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Panasonic GH5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68

Panasonic GH5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH4
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH5 II
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Released June 2013
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Panasonic GH5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic GH5 and Samsung Galaxy NX, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the GH5 (20MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is pretty similar but the GH5 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The GH5 was announced 3 years after the Galaxy NX which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GH5 grades vs the Galaxy NX for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 GH5 Galaxy NX 
ReleasedJanuary 2017June 2013More modern by 44 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k922kCrisper screen (+698k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Panasonic GH5

 Galaxy NX GH5 
Screen size4.8"3.2"Bigger screen (+1.6")

Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 GH5 Galaxy NX 
Manually focus More exact focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GH5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5 comes with outside measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy NX has dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the GH5 compared to the Galaxy NX.

Panasonic GH5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5 and Galaxy NX is 59 and 82 respectively.

Panasonic GH5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5 and Galaxy NX.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The GH5 comes with the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher. The younger GH5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GH5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Portrait photography camera
76
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
77
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography advice
74
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has touch focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
69
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (495g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Sports photography camera
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
low battery power (410 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery life (440 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography factors
68
environment proofing
has bluetooth
has touch focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (410 shots)
68
great battery life (440 per charge)
comes with touch to focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (495g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery power (410 CIPA)
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (440 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging features
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
34
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (495 grams)
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Panasonic GH5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Samsung Galaxy NX
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-01-04 2013-06-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 107 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 1,620k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/6000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 725 grams (1.60 lb) 495 grams (1.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 807 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photos 440 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 1
Cost at release $1,298 $1,300