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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was brought out 5 months later than the Galaxy Camera 3G so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the FH10 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 3G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 FH10 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Panasonic FH10

 Galaxy Camera 3G FH10 
Display sizing4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 FH10 Galaxy Camera 3G 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2012Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH10 provides outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FH10 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 97 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH10
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH10
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
45
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition in class (103g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than competitors (305g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Landscape photography camera
39
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
47
really wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
37
really wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (305g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103 gr (0.23 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $110 $606