Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX5
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Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe 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 | |||
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Launched | January 2017 | June 2010 | More recent by 81 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Panasonic GX850
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Common features in the Panasonic GX850 and Samsung NX5
GX850 | NX5 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX850 and NX5 is 90 and 80 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | Samsung NX5 | |
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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 |