Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Below is a in depth overview of the Panasonic ZS200 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the ZS200 (1") and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS200 was unveiled 5 years later than the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ZS200 scores against the Galaxy Camera 3G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS200 enjoys outer measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS200 and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 86 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS200 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZS200 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS200 will provide you with more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern ZS200 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.