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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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 Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic F5 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The F5 was launched 12 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the F5 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 F5 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Panasonic F5

 Galaxy Camera 2 F5 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 F5 Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic F5 has got exterior dimensions 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 Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic F5 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the F5 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the F5 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged F5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic F5
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography advice
56
lighter than competitors (121g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than others (283 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography advice
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery life (400 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competitors (121g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
73
great battery life (400 shots)
lighter than others (283g)
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
33
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
52
manual focus
really wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
great battery life (400 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic F5
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
37
really wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
lighter than others (283g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 283 grams (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" 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 400 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $100 $400