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Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Panasonic LS5
(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
  • Announced July 2011
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one is 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 4G (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was announced 13 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the LS5 scores against the Galaxy Camera 4G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 LS5 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Panasonic LS5

 Galaxy Camera 4G LS5 
AnnouncedAugust 2012July 2011More modern by 13 months
Screen dimensions4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 LS5 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic LS5 enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the LS5 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the LS5 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the LS5 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged LS5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography info
33
MP count good (14MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LS5
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography factors
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (160 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition in class (126g)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (160 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than others (305 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
36
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery pack (160 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
pretty wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging info
32
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
36
pretty wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (305 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-21 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 -
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 305g (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 160 pictures -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $294 $550