Panasonic F5 vs Samsung DV300F
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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Announced January 2012
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In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic F5 and Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe F5 was released 13 months later than the DV300F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the F5 grades versus the DV300F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Samsung DV300F
| F5 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | January 2012 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Panasonic F5
| DV300F | F5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Samsung DV300F
| F5 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic F5 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic F5 provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the F5 against the DV300F.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and DV300F is 96 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic F5 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and DV300F.
As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung DV300F to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent F5 should have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Samsung DV300F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Samsung DV300F |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2012-01-02 |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 16 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.70 m | 4.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| 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 | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - |
| Battery model | - | BP88 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $100 | $200 |