Panasonic GM5 vs Samsung NX2000
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Panasonic GM5 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
- Announced September 2014
- Succeeded the Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
- Released November 2013
- Previous Model is Samsung NX1100
- Replacement is Samsung NX3000

Panasonic GM5 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview
The following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic GM5 vs Samsung NX2000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GM5 (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is fairly similar but the GM5 (Four Thirds) and NX2000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

The GM5 was introduced 10 months after the NX2000 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the GM5 grades vs the NX2000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic GM5 vs Samsung NX2000 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 & Samsung NX2000. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GM5 Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Samsung NX2000
GM5 | NX2000 | |||
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Released | September 2014 | ![]() | November 2013 | Newer by 10 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Panasonic GM5
NX2000 | GM5 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GM5 and Samsung NX2000
GM5 | NX2000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GM5 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GM5 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung NX2000 has dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic GM5 vs Samsung NX2000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the GM5 against the NX2000.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GM5 and NX2000 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic GM5 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GM5 and NX2000.
To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GM5 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX2000 will offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern GM5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GM5 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic GM5 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | Samsung NX2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | Samsung NX2000 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2014-09-15 | 2013-11-30 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 32 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 1,152 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.8 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 211g (0.47 lb) | 228g (0.50 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 66 | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 721 | 908 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | 340 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BLH7 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $966 | $599 |