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Predecessor: |
Samsung NX300
NX300 vs NX500
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Panasonic S5
S5 vs S5 II
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Successor: |
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Model Number: |
NX500 |
S5 II |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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LUMIX S5II |
Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$799.99 |
$1999.99 |
Street Price: |
$1,599.99 |
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Date Available: |
2015-03-15 |
2023-01-04 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
16.0 oz
(454 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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25.2 oz
(714 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.7 x
2.5 x
1.7 in.
(120 x
64 x
43 mm)
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5.2 x
3.8 x
3.2 in.
(133 x
97 x
82 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Samsung |
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Effective Megapixels: |
28.2 |
24.2 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
35mm |
Sensor size: |
368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) |
847.28mm2 (35.60mm x 23.80mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
3.63 microns |
5.93 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
None |
None |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
Yes |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
87 |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
24.8 |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
13.9 |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
1,379 |
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Image Resolution: |
6480 x 4320
(28.0 MP,
3:2), 4560 x 3040
(13.9 MP,
3:2), 3264 x 2176
(7.1 MP,
3:2), 2112 x 1408
(3.0 MP,
3:2), 6480 x 3648
(23.6 MP,
16:9), 4608 x 2592
(11.9 MP,
16:9), 3328 x 1872
(6.2 MP,
16:9), 2048 x 1152
(2.4 MP,
16:9), 4320 x 4320
(18.7 MP,
1:1), 3088 x 3088
(9.5 MP,
1:1), 2160 x 2160
(4.7 MP,
1:1), 1408 x 1408
(2.0 MP,
1:1) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 4272 x 2848
(12.2 MP,
3:2), 3024 x 2016
(6.1 MP,
3:2), 5328 x 4000
(21.3 MP,
4:3), 3792 x 2848
(10.8 MP,
4:3), 2688 x 2016
(5.4 MP,
4:3), 6000 x 3368
(20.2 MP,
16:9), 4272 x 2400
(10.3 MP,
16:9), 3024 x 1704
(5.2 MP,
Other), 4000 x 4000
(16.0 MP,
1:1), 2848 x 2848
(8.1 MP,
1:1), 2016 x 2016
(4.1 MP,
1:1), 6000 x 2208
(13.2 MP,
Other), 6000 x 3000
(18.0 MP,
Other), 12000 x 8000
(96.0 MP,
3:2), 10656 x 8000
(85.2 MP,
4:3), 12000 x 6736
(80.8 MP,
16:9), 8000 x 8000
(64.0 MP,
1:1), 6000 x 2208
(13.2 MP,
Other), 6000 x 3000
(18.0 MP,
Other) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG, MPO, RAW (SRW), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (Exif 2.31), HLG Photo, 14-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
8.8 |
30.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
4096x2160 (24p)
3840x2160 (30p)
1920x1080 (60p/30p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/30p)
640x480 (60p/30p)
1920x1080 (120p)
1280x720 (120p)
640x480 (120p)
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6144x3160 (30p/24p)
5888x3312 (30p/24p)
3840x2160 (60p/30p/24p)
3328x2496 (30p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/30p/24p)
1920x1080 (180p/150p/120p/100p/60p/30p/15p/10p/5p/2p/1p)
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Movie File Format: |
MP4 (Video: HEVC (H.265) / Sound: AAC) |
MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio format: LPCM (2ch 48kHz/16-bit), AAC (2ch)); MP4 HEVC: H.265/HEVC (Audio format: AAC (2ch)) |
Composite Video Out: |
No |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Samsung NX |
L Mount |
Lens: |
Samsung 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS NX |
Panasonic LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
24 -
75mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
16 -
50mm
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20 -
60mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.13x |
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Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 |
f/3.5-5.6 |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
24 cm to Infinity
9.4 in to Infinity
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15 cm to Infinity
5.9 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
43.0mm |
67.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
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2.0x (EX S), 1.4x (EX M) |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF: 205-point PDAF (153 cross-point type) + 209-point CDAF |
Hybrid AF with Phase Detection & Contrast Detection plus DFD and AI subject recognition: Auto Detection (Face, Eye, Head, Body, Animal) / Tracking / 225-Area / Zone (Vertical/Horizontal) / Zone (Square) / Zone (Oval) / 1-Area+ / 1-Area / Pinpoint / Custom 1, 2, 3 (Full area touch is available) (Scalable AF frame size and flexible AF position) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
No / OLED
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EVF / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
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3,680K-dot 3:2 OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +4.0 diopter adjustment, eye sensor, 60/120fps refresh rate, 0.005s lag |
Focus Peaking: |
Yes |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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5,760,000 dots
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
1,036,800 dots
(345,600 px)
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1,840,000 dots
(613,333 px)
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Touchscreen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Selfie Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
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Top Deck Display: |
No |
Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
25600 |
51200 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100 - 25600 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps, expandable to 51200 |
Auto, 100-51200, expandable to 50-204800 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent (W, N, D), Tungsten, Auto+Tungsten, Flash, Custom, K (Manual); Micro Adjustment each 7 steps in Amber/Blue and Green/Magenta axes |
AWB, AWBc, AWBw, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set (4), Color temperature setting (4) |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/6000 - 30 sec |
1/8000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Multi (221 segments), Center-weighted, Spot |
1,728-zone Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot, Highlight Weighted |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Beauty Face, Landscape, Action Freeze, Rich Tones, Panorama, Waterfall, Silhouette, Sunset, Night, Fireworks, Light Trace, Multi-Exposure; Smart Range+, HDR, Samsung Auto Shot (SAS) |
Filters: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome*, Silky Monochrome*, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus*, Fantasy, Star Filter*, One Point Color, Sunshine* (*For photos only). |
Self Timer: |
2-30 seconds |
10s, 3 images / 2s / 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
96.0 megapixels |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
No |
Flash Modes: |
Smart Flash, Auto, Auto+Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in+Red-eye reduction, 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain, Off |
Auto / Auto/Red-eye Reduction / Forced On / Forced On/Red-eye Reduction / Slow Sync. / Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction / Forced Off *For iA only. |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
8.0 m /
26.2 ft.
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n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Bundled SEF8A flash has GN 8m at ISO 100 |
n/a |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/200 |
1/250 (up to 1/320 at reduced power with DMW-FL580L) |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.5EV steps
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+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot shoe |
Hot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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No |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
UHS-II |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
Yes |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (SRW), RAW+JPEG |
14-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
MP4 (Video: HEVC (H.265) / Sound: AAC) |
MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio format: LPCM (2ch 48kHz/16-bit), AAC (2ch)); MP4 HEVC: H.265/HEVC (Audio format: AAC (2ch)) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
Yes |
NFC: |
Yes |
No |
Bluetooth: |
Yes |
Yes |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
No |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Via Wi-Fi live view or Bluetooth; optional wired USB cable release |
Optional wired or via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth |
Connections (extended): |
Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) with NFC; Bluetooth; Mult-function USB port compatible with wired remote |
USB-C, HDMI (Type D), 3.5mm microphone jack, 3.5mm headphone jack, 2.5mm remote jack |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.83 |
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Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.81 |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
8.8 |
30.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
38 |
200 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
8.5 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
6 |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
8.6 |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
6 |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.20 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.097 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.36 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.076 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
1.5 seconds |
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Play -> Record Time: |
0.8 seconds |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
3.1 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
370 shots |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary BP-1130 |
Proprietary 7.2V, 2200mAh |
Usable Battery Types: |
1130mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary BP-1130 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
No |
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
Yes |
Yes |
Included Software: |
Samsung Raw Converter, i-Launcher (web version), Power Media Player, Samsung Movie Converter and Samsung DNG Converter |
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OS Compatibility: |
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Notes & Features: |
Available in black, brown and white. |
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