Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung DV300F

Here is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic LX5 versus Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and DV300F (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX5 was revealed around the same time to the DV300F so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the LX5 grades versus the DV300F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 & Samsung DV300F. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX5 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX5 has outer dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the LX5 against the DV300F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX5 and DV300F is 88 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX5 and DV300F.

To sum up, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LX5 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung DV300F will deliver greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.