Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Here is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was launched 5 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FH20 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH20 offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FH20 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 93 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older FH20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.