Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung HZ10W
95 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Announced May 2009
- Alternative Name is WB500
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In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FP5 and Samsung HZ10W, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FP5 was unveiled 21 months after the HZ10W which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FP5 scores vs the HZ10W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Samsung HZ10W. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Samsung HZ10W
| FP5 | HZ10W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | May 2009 | Newer by 21 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Panasonic FP5
| HZ10W | FP5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Samsung HZ10W
| FP5 | HZ10W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP5 has outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FP5 and the HZ10W.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and HZ10W is 95 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and HZ10W.
As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FP5 to provide more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern FP5 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Samsung HZ10W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Samsung HZ10W |
| Also Known as | - | WB500 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-05-14 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2432 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 141g (0.31 lb) | 249g (0.55 lb) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 shots | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $199 | $300 |