Panasonic GM5 vs Samsung NX300M

The following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic GM5 vs Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GM5 (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is fairly comparable but the GM5 (Four Thirds) and NX300M (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The GM5 was introduced 21 months after the NX300M making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GM5 matches up against the NX300M in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 and Samsung NX300M. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GM5 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GM5 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung NX300M has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GM5 vs Samsung NX300M in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the GM5 and the NX300M.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GM5 and NX300M is 91 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GM5 and NX300M.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GM5 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX300M will show more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern GM5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.