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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Samsung ST150F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Samsung ST150F

 F5 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Panasonic F5

 ST150F F5 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Samsung ST150F

 F5 ST150F 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

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

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography information
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 Street photography features
Samsung ST150F Street photography features
56
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 Sports photography info
Samsung ST150F Sports photography info
32
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 Travel photography features
Samsung ST150F Travel photography features
68
lighter than average in class (121g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic F5
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
33
quite wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic F5
Vlogging with Samsung ST150F
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Samsung ST150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Samsung ST150F
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