Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung GX-10
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung GX-10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Samsung GX-10. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Samsung GX-10
FP5 | GX-10 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | September 2006 | Fresher by 53 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 210k | Clearer screen (+20k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Panasonic FP5
GX-10 | FP5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Samsung GX-10
FP5 | GX-10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Samsung GX-10 | |
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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 |