- APS-C 369.0mm2
- 28.2 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 25,600
- 4/3 224.9mm2
- 10.2 megapixels
- ISO 160 - 51,200
Differences
Samsung NX1 advantages over Panasonic GH5S
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Larger sensor
APS-C
vs
4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Fast startup
~0.70
vs
1.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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NFC
Yes
vs
No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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On-sensor phase detect
Yes
vs
No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Internal flash
Internal flash
vs
None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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Top deck display
Yes
vs
No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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Thinner
65 mm
vs
87 mm
Thinner
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More pixels
28.2
vs
10.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Faster JPEG shooting
15.2 fps
vs
11.7 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Faster RAW shooting
15.1 fps
vs
12.5 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Panasonic GH5S advantages over Samsung NX1
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Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel
vs
tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Slower slow-motion
240 fps
vs
120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
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Lens selection
Excellent
vs
Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
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Bigger pixels
~ 4.51
vs
3.63 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Newer
7 years
vs
10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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More viewfinder magnification
0.76x
vs
0.69x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
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Dual card slots
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more storage flexibility
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Longer exposure
60
vs
30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Bigger JPEG buffer
600
vs
53 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
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Bigger RAW buffer
120
vs
22 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
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Faster shutter
1/16000
vs
1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
204800
vs
51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Similarities
Common Strengths
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Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
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Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Review Excerpt
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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.
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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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Read our Samsung NX1 Review
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Excellent video quality; Very good high ISO performance; Cinema 4K & UHD video up to 60p; Full HD up to 240p; 10-bit internal video recording; Tons of features & options for advanced/pro videographers.
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10MP resolution is limiting for still photos; No in-body image stabilization; Slower AF than GH5; Buffer clearing could be faster; No 6K Photo features due to sensor resolution.
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Read our Panasonic GH5S Express Review
The Competition
Compared to Fujifilm X-T2
Samsung
NX1
Fujifilm
X-T2
Panasonic
GH5S
Fujifilm
X-T2
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Lens selection
-
Tilt-swivel screen
-
Less expensive
-
Larger sensor
Compared to Panasonic GH5
Samsung
NX1
Panasonic
GH5
-
Larger sensor
-
In-camera panoramas
-
Tilt-swivel screen
-
Slower slow-motion
Panasonic
GH5S
Panasonic
GH5
-
Slower slow-motion
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Panasonic G9
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Larger sensor
-
In-camera panoramas
-
Lens selection
-
Tilt-swivel screen
Panasonic
GH5S
Panasonic
G9
-
Slower slow-motion
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Fujifilm X-H1
Samsung
NX1
Fujifilm
X-H1
Panasonic
GH5S
Fujifilm
X-H1
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Lens selection
-
Tilt-swivel screen
-
Larger sensor
-
Less expensive
Compared to Fujifilm X-T3
Samsung
NX1
Fujifilm
X-T3
Panasonic
GH5S
Fujifilm
X-T3
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Lens selection
-
Tilt-swivel screen
-
Larger sensor
-
Less expensive
