Panasonic S1R vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic S1R versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1R was manufactured 6 years after the Galaxy Camera 3G which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S1R matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 3G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1R Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic S1R has got external measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S1R vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and Galaxy Camera 3G is 54 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1R due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic S1R will offer you greater detail due to its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S1R is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.