Panasonic F5 vs Samsung ST150F
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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung ST150F 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" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2013

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung ST150F Overview
Below is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic F5 vs Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The F5 was introduced around the same time to the ST150F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the F5 matches up vs the ST150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Samsung ST150F. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Samsung ST150F
F5 | ST150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Panasonic F5
ST150F | F5 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Samsung ST150F
F5 | ST150F | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Panasonic F5 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic F5 offers physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic F5 vs Samsung ST150F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the F5 versus the ST150F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and ST150F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the F5 and ST150F.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung ST150F to give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively.

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Samsung ST150F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Samsung ST150F |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2013-01-07 |
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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 lb) | 114 grams (0.25 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $100 | $300 |