• APS-C 369.0mm2
  • 28.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600
  • 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 25,600

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Differences

Samsung NX1 advantages over Panasonic GH5 II

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 4/3
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 500 vs 410 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Thinner
    65 mm vs 87 mm
    Thinner
  • More pixels
    28.2 vs 20.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    15.2 fps vs 12.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    51200 vs 25600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic GH5 II advantages over Samsung NX1

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Lens selection
    Excellent vs Limited
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • More dots on screen
    1840k vs 1037k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.76x vs 0.69x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    108 vs 53 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Both provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Both provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos

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Review Excerpt

  • Very good, high-resolution image quality; Excellent high ISO performance with RAW files; Very good dynamic range; Blazing fast 15fps full-res burst mode; Deep buffer; Great build quality & comfortable ergonomics; Lots of physical controls; Great battery life; Fast single-shot AF.

  • Continuous AF performance still not as robust as competing DSLRs; Aggressive JPEG noise reduction at high ISOs; JPEG colors and saturation less pleasing at higher ISOs; H.265 video codec can be difficult to work with.

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-T1

Samsung NX1
Fujifilm X-T1
  • $1797
  • APS-C
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Touchscreen
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Samsung NX1 vs Fujifilm X-T1

Panasonic GH5 II
Fujifilm X-T1
  • $1298
  • 4/3
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Lens selection
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

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Compared to Fujifilm X-T2

Samsung NX1
Fujifilm X-T2
  • $1797
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • Fast startup
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Thinner

Compare Samsung NX1 vs Fujifilm X-T2

Panasonic GH5 II
Fujifilm X-T2
  • $1298
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic GH5 II vs Fujifilm X-T2

Compared to Fujifilm X-H1

Samsung NX1
Fujifilm X-H1
  • $1797
  • APS-C
  • NFC
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $1199
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Samsung NX1 vs Fujifilm X-H1

Panasonic GH5 II
Fujifilm X-H1
  • $1298
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $1199
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic GH5 II vs Fujifilm X-H1

Compared to Fujifilm X-T3

Samsung NX1
Fujifilm X-T3
  • $1797
  • APS-C
  • Fast startup
  • NFC
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Newer

Compare Samsung NX1 vs Fujifilm X-T3

Panasonic GH5 II
Fujifilm X-T3
  • $1298
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic GH5 II vs Fujifilm X-T3

Compared to Sony A6600

Samsung NX1
Sony A6600
  • $1797
  • APS-C
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Internal flash
  • $1131
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Samsung NX1 vs Sony A6600

Panasonic GH5 II
Sony A6600
  • $1298
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $1131
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

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