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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(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
  • Revealed January 2013
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Replacement is Samsung GX-20
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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic F5 versus Samsung GX-10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the F5 (14MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the F5 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The F5 was revealed 6 years after the GX-10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the F5 scores vs the GX-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Samsung GX-10

 F5 GX-10 
LaunchedJanuary 2013September 2006Newer by 77 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Panasonic F5

 GX-10 F5 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Samsung GX-10

 F5 GX-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic F5 has outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung GX-10 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic F5 versus Samsung GX-10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the F5 vs the GX-10.

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and GX-10 is 96 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the F5 and GX-10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The F5 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic F5 will deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent F5 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 Portrait photography factors
Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography factors
29
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
52
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Sports photography camera
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic F5
Travel photography with Samsung GX-10
68
lighter than competition in class (121g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
49
environment proof
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic F5 Landscape photography info
Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography info
33
fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
55
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic F5
Vlogging with Samsung GX-10
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
9
no video
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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Samsung GX-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Samsung GX-10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Samsung GX-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-01-07 2006-09-21
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 793 grams (1.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $100 $850