Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Below is a extended review of the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ1000 II was manufactured 6 years later than the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the FZ1000 II matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 3G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II enjoys exterior dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ1000 II and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and Galaxy Camera 3G is 55 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 II and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ1000 II because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher FZ1000 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.