Panasonic GM5 vs Samsung NX30

Below is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic GM5 versus Samsung NX30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GM5 (16MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is fairly close but the GM5 (Four Thirds) and NX30 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The GM5 was brought out 9 months later than the NX30 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GM5 matches up versus the NX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 and Samsung NX30. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GM5 Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GM5 provides exterior dimensions 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 NX30 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GM5 versus Samsung NX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the GM5 against the NX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GM5 and NX30 is 91 and 75 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GM5 and NX30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GM5 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX30 will render more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer GM5 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.