Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was unveiled 3 years before the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the FH1 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 3G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH1 has got external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has measurements 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 FH1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FH1 vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 95 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH1 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FH1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.