Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung DV300F

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic LS5 and Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the DV300F which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the LS5 grades versus the DV300F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 & Samsung DV300F. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LS5 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LS5 enjoys physical dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LS5 and Samsung DV300F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the LS5 versus the DV300F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the LS5 and DV300F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the LS5 and DV300F.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung DV300F to give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively.