Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FH20 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was released 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FH20 scores versus the Galaxy Camera in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH20 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FH20 against the Galaxy Camera.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and Galaxy Camera is 93 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older FH20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.