Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung HZ15W

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FP5 versus Samsung HZ15W, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was unveiled 23 months later than the HZ15W which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FP5 matches up versus the HZ15W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Samsung HZ15W. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP5 provides outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FP5 vs the HZ15W.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP5 and HZ15W.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FP5 to offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher FP5 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.