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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung SH100

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung SH100 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
  • Launched January 2011
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung SH100 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Panasonic FP5 versus Samsung SH100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was revealed around the same time to the SH100 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FP5 scores vs the SH100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Samsung SH100

 FP5 SH100 

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Panasonic FP5

 SH100 FP5 

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Samsung SH100

 FP5 SH100 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP5 comes with outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung SH100 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FP5 against the SH100.

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and SH100 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FP5 and SH100.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images although you should always take the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good resolution (14MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Street photography information
Samsung SH100 Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP5
Sports photography with Samsung SH100
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (260 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
decent MP (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Travel photography camera
65
better than average battery (260 CIPA)
supports focus via touch
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP5
Landscape photography with Samsung SH100
40
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
better than average battery (260 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Vlogging advice
Samsung SH100 Vlogging advice
30
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
has external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Samsung SH100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Samsung SH100
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Samsung SH100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-01-04
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4230 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 gr (0.31 lb) -
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $199 $200