Panasonic GF5 vs Samsung DV300F

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic GF5 and Samsung DV300F, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the GF5 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the GF5 (Four Thirds) and DV300F (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The GF5 was announced 4 months after the DV300F so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the GF5 scores versus the DV300F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 & Samsung DV300F. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF5 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF5 provides outer measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the GF5 vs the DV300F.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GF5 and DV300F is 89 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GF5 and DV300F.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GF5 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung DV300F will provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.