Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FP5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the FP5 scores against the Galaxy Camera in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP5 enjoys external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FP5 versus the Galaxy Camera.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and Galaxy Camera is 95 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera to produce greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP5 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.