Panasonic F5 vs Samsung NX300M

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic F5 and Samsung NX300M, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the F5 (14MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the F5 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The F5 was released very close to the NX300M and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the F5 matches up vs the NX300M when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 & Samsung NX300M. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic F5 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic F5 comes with outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic F5 and Samsung NX300M in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the F5 against the NX300M.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and NX300M is 96 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and NX300M.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The F5 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX300M will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.