Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FH2 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was manufactured 20 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the FH2 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 3G for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH2 offers external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH2 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FH2 compared to the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 96 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged FH2 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.