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Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 FH5 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Panasonic FH5

 Galaxy Camera 4G FH5 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2011More modern by 20 months
Screen dimensions4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 FH5 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

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

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH5
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than others (121g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH5
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography information
71
lighter than others (121g)
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
72
lighter than average (305g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
38
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
47
decently wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
37
decently wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (305 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Also called Lumix DMC-FS18 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $169 $550