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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Announced January 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic F5 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The F5 was revealed 5 months later than the Galaxy Camera 3G and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the F5 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 3G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 F5 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Panasonic F5

 Galaxy Camera 3G F5 
Display dimension4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 F5 Galaxy Camera 3G 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2012Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic F5 has got external 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) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the F5 vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 96 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography info
29
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography highlights
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic F5
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
33
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition in class (121g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Landscape photography camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
47
pretty wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging information
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
37
pretty wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 -
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.70 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $100 $606