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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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 4G
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 F5 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Panasonic F5

 Galaxy Camera 4G F5 
Display size4.8"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 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2012Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic F5
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography advice
56
lighter than competitors (121g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography information
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competitors (121g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic F5 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography details
33
really wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic F5
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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