Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Following is a extended overview of the Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was unveiled 20 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FH5 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 4G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH5 offers exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FH5 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH5 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 96 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH5 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged FH5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.