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Panasonic GH5 vs Samsung NX11

Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Panasonic GH5 vs Samsung NX11 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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Old Model is Panasonic GH4
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH5 II
Samsung NX11
(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
  • Announced December 2010
  • Older Model is Samsung NX10
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX20
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Panasonic GH5 vs Samsung NX11 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic GH5 and Samsung NX11, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and NX11 (15MP) and the GH5 (Four Thirds) and NX11 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GH5 was brought out 6 years later than the NX11 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GH5 scores against the NX11 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Samsung NX11

 GH5 NX11 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017December 2010Fresher by 74 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k614kClearer display (+1006k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Panasonic GH5

 NX11 GH5 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Samsung NX11

 GH5 NX11 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Panasonic GH5 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5 enjoys outside measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GH5 and the NX11.

Panasonic GH5 vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5 and NX11 is 59 and 80 respectively.

Panasonic GH5 vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5 and NX11.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GH5 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic GH5 will show more detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent GH5 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic GH5 vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography information
76
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
73
focusing manually
good resolution (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Street photography factors
Samsung NX11 Street photography factors
74
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX11 Sports photography factors
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
bad battery (410 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
good resolution (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery (400 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GH5
Travel photography with Samsung NX11
68
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery (410 shots)
63
great battery (400 CIPA)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (499 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5
Landscape photography with Samsung NX11
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
bad battery (410 CIPA)
68
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Vlogging info
Samsung NX11 Vlogging info
75
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone socket
24
has face detection focusing
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (499g)
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Panasonic GH5 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 and Samsung NX11
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5Samsung NX11
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Samsung NX11
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-01-04 2010-12-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 225 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Number of lenses 107 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,620k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash settings 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 725 gr (1.60 pounds) 499 gr (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 77 63
DXO Color Depth score 23.9 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 10.8
DXO Low light score 807 553
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 400 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC
Card slots Dual One
Cost at launch $1,298 $626