Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung DV300F
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
34 Overall
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95 Imaging
37 Features
34 Overall
35
Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
33 Overall
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96 Imaging
38 Features
33 Overall
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Launched July 2012
Samsung DV300F
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(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2012
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Following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic SZ5 and Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ5 (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SZ5 matches up versus the DV300F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 and Samsung DV300F. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic SZ5 Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Samsung DV300F
| SZ5 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2012 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Panasonic SZ5
| DV300F | SZ5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Samsung DV300F
| SZ5 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ5 provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ5 and the DV300F.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ5 and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ5 and DV300F.
As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung DV300F to provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer SZ5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography features
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography features
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Panasonic SZ5 Street photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Street photography highlights
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (136 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Panasonic SZ5 Sports photography details
Samsung DV300F Sports photography details
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography factors
Samsung DV300F Travel photography factors
lighter than others (136 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ5
Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging with Panasonic SZ5
Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than others (136g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Samsung DV300F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Samsung DV300F |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2012-07-18 | 2012-01-02 |
| Body design | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT Screen LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 4.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 136g (0.30 pounds) | 133g (0.29 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 250 shots | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | BP88 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $195 | $200 |