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Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GX850 versus Samsung NX5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the GX850 (16MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is relatively close but the GX850 (Four Thirds) and NX5 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The GX850 was released 6 years later than the NX5 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 GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GX850 grades against the NX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Samsung NX5

 GX850 NX5 
LaunchedJanuary 2017June 2010More recent by 81 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Panasonic GX850

 NX5 GX850 

Common features in the Panasonic GX850 and Samsung NX5

 GX850 NX5 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX850 enjoys physical measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GX850 versus Samsung NX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GX850 compared to the NX5.

Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX850 and NX5 is 90 and 80 respectively.

Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX850 and NX5.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX850 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GX850 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent GX850 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX850 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Portrait photography camera
66
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
73
focusing manually
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Street photography info
Samsung NX5 Street photography info
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX850 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Sports photography camera
52
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
52
MP count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (400 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX850 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Travel photography camera
79
boasts touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
63
good battery life (400 per charge)
MP count decent (15MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (499g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography information
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX5 Vlogging advice
73
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
24
offers face detection autofocus
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (499g)
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Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX850 and Samsung NX5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850Samsung NX5
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Samsung NX5
Also Known as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 -
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-01-04 2010-06-01
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 15
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 107 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/500s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lbs) 499 gr (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 586 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 400 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $548 $499