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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic F5 vs Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The F5 was announced around the same time to the DV150F which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the F5 matches up vs the DV150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Samsung DV150F

 F5 DV150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Panasonic F5

 DV150F F5 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Samsung DV150F

 F5 DV150F 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic F5 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the F5 against the DV150F.

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F5 and DV150F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and DV150F.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung DV150F to resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 Portrait photography information
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography information
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 Street photography details
Samsung DV150F Street photography details
56
lighter than others (121g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
lighter than average (116g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 Sports photography information
Samsung DV150F Sports photography information
32
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic F5
Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
68
lighter than others (121g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average (116g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic F5 Landscape photography advice
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography advice
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
34
pretty wide (25mm)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 Vlogging details
Samsung DV150F Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than others (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
31
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
features face detection focus
lighter than average (116g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Samsung DV150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Samsung DV150F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Samsung DV150F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $100 $150