Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung DV150F
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2013
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Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FP5 and Samsung DV150F, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FP5 was manufactured 24 months before the DV150F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FP5 grades vs the DV150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Samsung DV150F
| FP5 | DV150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Panasonic FP5
| DV150F | FP5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 24 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Samsung DV150F
| FP5 | DV150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP5 provides outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FP5 and the DV150F.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and DV150F is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP5 and DV150F.
As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung DV150F to show more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FP5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Samsung DV150F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Samsung DV150F |
| Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 141g (0.31 pounds) | 116g (0.26 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 photos | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $199 | $150 |