Panasonic F5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs
(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
(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
- Launched August 2012
Panasonic F5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview
Here, we are looking at the Panasonic F5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe F5 was released 5 months after the Galaxy Camera 4G which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the F5 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 4G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic F5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic F5 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
F5 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Panasonic F5
Galaxy Camera 4G | F5 | |||
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Display size | 4.8" | 2.7" | Larger display (+2.1") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
F5 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | August 2012 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic F5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic F5 comes with physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic F5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the F5 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 96 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic F5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and Galaxy Camera 4G.
As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively.
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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G |
Category | 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 dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | - |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 4.8 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) | 305 gr (0.67 lbs) |
Physical 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 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 form | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $100 | $550 |