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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released September 2006
  • Newer Model is Samsung GX-20
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FP5 and Samsung GX-10, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the FP5 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The FP5 was manufactured 4 years later than the GX-10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FP5 matches up against the GX-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Samsung GX-10

 FP5 GX-10 
ReleasedJanuary 2011September 2006Fresher by 53 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Panasonic FP5

 GX-10 FP5 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Samsung GX-10

 FP5 GX-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP5 features outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP5 and Samsung GX-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FP5 against the GX-10.

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and GX-10 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP5 and GX-10.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP5 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FP5 will render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent FP5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good resolution (14MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
52
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Street photography info
Samsung GX-10 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Sports photography advice
Samsung GX-10 Sports photography advice
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (260 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Travel photography info
Samsung GX-10 Travel photography info
65
good battery pack (260 per charge)
provides focus by touch
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
49
weather proofing
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
40
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
good battery pack (260 shots)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP5
Vlogging with Samsung GX-10
30
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Samsung GX-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Samsung GX-10
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Samsung GX-10
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2011-01-05 2006-09-21
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 141 grams (0.31 pounds) 793 grams (1.75 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $199 $850