Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was released 19 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the LS5 matches up against the Galaxy Camera in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LS5 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LS5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the LS5 versus the Galaxy Camera.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LS5 and Galaxy Camera is 94 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the LS5 and Galaxy Camera.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older LS5 is going to be behind in sensor tech.