Panasonic G100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

The following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic G100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The G100 was manufactured 7 years after the Galaxy Camera 3G which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G100 grades against the Galaxy Camera 3G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G100 provides outer measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the G100 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G100 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 81 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G100 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic G100 will give you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger G100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.