Panasonic F5 vs Samsung MV800
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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung MV800 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
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
- Launched September 2011

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung MV800 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Panasonic F5 and Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The F5 was announced 17 months later than the MV800 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the F5 scores versus the MV800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 & Samsung MV800. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic F5 Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Samsung MV800
F5 | MV800 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | September 2011 | More recent by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Panasonic F5
MV800 | F5 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Samsung MV800
F5 | MV800 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic F5 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic F5 provides 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 MV800 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic F5 and Samsung MV800 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the F5 versus the MV800.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the F5 and MV800 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the F5 and MV800.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung MV800 to give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern F5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Travel Comparison

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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Samsung MV800 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Samsung MV800 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2011-09-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m | 3.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") |
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 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | BP70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Micro SD |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $100 | $499 |