Panasonic GM5 vs Samsung NX10

In this article, we are matching up the Panasonic GM5 versus Samsung NX10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GM5 (16MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the GM5 (Four Thirds) and NX10 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The GM5 was announced 4 years later than the NX10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GM5 grades versus the NX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 and Samsung NX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GM5 Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GM5 has outer measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the GM5 compared to the NX10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GM5 and NX10 is 91 and 80 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GM5 and NX10.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GM5 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic GM5 will show more detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger GM5 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.