Panasonic F5 vs Samsung SH100

The following is a extensive review of the Panasonic F5 vs Samsung SH100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The F5 was manufactured 2 years after the SH100 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the F5 scores against the SH100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 & Samsung SH100. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic F5 Gallery & Samsung SH100 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic F5 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung SH100 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the F5 compared to the SH100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the F5 and SH100 is 96 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and SH100.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer F5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.