While Apple iPhone 5S fingerprint scanner got pwned in a similar fashion, the problem with Samsung implementation is that they are using this to authorize payments on their device as shown in the video demonstration shared below.
While we are debating on security of Apple iPhone 5S fingerprint scan and it's misuse/theft, a group of individuals have already started a crowd-funded bounty hunt at istouchidhackedyet.com with money prize for anybody who breaks the Apple iPhone 5S Touch ID and fingerprint sensor. While a working crack/hack for Apple iPhone 5S fingerprint sensor is not available now, here is an interesting newly surfaced video showing a cat unlocking the new iPhone using Touch ID authentication.