Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung DV150F
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Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
- Revealed July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
- Announced January 2013
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Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe LS5 was manufactured 17 months before the DV150F which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the LS5 grades vs the DV150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 and Samsung DV150F. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LS5 Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Samsung DV150F
| LS5 | DV150F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Panasonic LS5
| DV150F | LS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | July 2011 | Newer by 17 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Samsung DV150F
| LS5 | DV150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic LS5 features outside measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung DV150F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the LS5 versus the DV150F.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LS5 and DV150F is 94 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the LS5 and DV150F.
As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung DV150F to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged LS5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | Samsung DV150F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | Samsung DV150F |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-07-21 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.60 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 (30, 15fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 126g (0.28 lbs) | 116g (0.26 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 160 photographs | - |
| Battery type | AA | - |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $294 | $150 |