Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung DV300F
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Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2012

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung DV300F Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH5 versus Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The FH5 was manufactured 12 months prior to the DV300F and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the FH5 grades against the DV300F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Samsung DV300F. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Samsung DV300F
FH5 | DV300F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Panasonic FH5
DV300F | FH5 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 12 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Samsung DV300F
FH5 | DV300F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH5 provides outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FH5 versus Samsung DV300F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FH5 compared to the DV300F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and DV300F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and DV300F.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files however you have to take the age of the products into consideration. The older FH5 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Samsung DV300F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Samsung DV300F |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS18 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 4.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 lb) | 133g (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 | 260 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | BP88 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $169 | $200 |