Panasonic GH5 vs Samsung NX20
Portability
59 Imaging
59 Features
89 Overall
71
59 Imaging
59 Features
89 Overall
71
Portability
83 Imaging
61 Features
73 Overall
65
83 Imaging
61 Features
73 Overall
65
Panasonic GH5 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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
- Released January 2017
- Superseded the Panasonic GH4
- Renewed by Panasonic GH5 II
Samsung NX20
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(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Released April 2012
- Old Model is Samsung NX11
- Refreshed by Samsung NX30
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Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic GH5 vs Samsung NX20, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the GH5 (20MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is very well matched but the GH5 (Four Thirds) and NX20 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe GH5 was released 4 years after the NX20 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the GH5 grades vs the NX20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 & Samsung NX20. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5 Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Samsung NX20
| GH5 | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2017 |  | April 2012 | More modern by 58 months |
| Display size | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 1620k |  | 614k | Crisper display (+1006k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Panasonic GH5
| NX20 | GH5 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Samsung NX20
| GH5 | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
| Selfie screen |  | Both are selfie friendly |
Panasonic GH5 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5 has got physical measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX20 has measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the GH5 against the NX20.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5 and NX20 is 59 and 83 respectively.
Panasonic GH5 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5 and NX20.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The GH5 features the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower DOF more challenging. The newer GH5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic GH5 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic GH5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Portrait photography camera
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Panasonic GH5 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX20 Street photography highlights
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (341g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports photography with Panasonic GH5
Sports photography with Samsung NX20
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
low battery life (410 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic GH5 Travel photography features
Samsung NX20 Travel photography features
weather sealing
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery life (410 per charge)
lighter than competitors (341 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse recording
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Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography features
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
low battery life (410 per charge)
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging with Panasonic GH5
Vlogging with Samsung NX20
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
selfie friendly display
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone port
lighter than competitors (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic GH5 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | Samsung NX20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | Samsung NX20 |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Released | 2017-01-04 | 2012-04-20 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 225 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
| Total lenses | 107 | 32 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,620k dot | 614k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated 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 |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 725 gr (1.60 lbs) | 341 gr (0.75 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 77 | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.9 | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.0 | 12.9 |
| DXO Low light score | 807 | 785 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 410 photographs | 360 photographs |
| Battery form | 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 media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Two | One |
| Price at launch | $1,298 | $1,100 |