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Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS5 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ZS5 was revealed 3 years before the Galaxy Camera which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the ZS5 scores versus the Galaxy Camera when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 ZS5 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Panasonic ZS5

 Galaxy Camera ZS5 
LaunchedFebruary 2013June 2010More modern by 32 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimension4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 ZS5 Galaxy Camera 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS5 has exterior measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS5 versus the Galaxy Camera.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS5 and Galaxy Camera is 92 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS5 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera to produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ZS5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography details
27
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography details
63
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography highlights
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (214g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
36
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic support
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ8 Wi-Fi
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-06-16 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 4.8"
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.30 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lbs) 300 grams (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $450