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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Panasonic FP5
(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
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was introduced 20 months before the Galaxy Camera 4G making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FP5 scores against the Galaxy Camera 4G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 FP5 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Panasonic FP5

 Galaxy Camera 4G FP5 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2011Fresher by 20 months
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 FP5 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP5 enjoys physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FP5 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP5 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older FP5 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP5
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (260 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP5
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
65
good battery power (260 per charge)
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than average in class (305g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP5
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
40
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
good battery power (260 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
47
pretty wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging info
30
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
37
pretty wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-08-29
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 -
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Touch Screen LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141g (0.31 pounds) 305g (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $199 $550