Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Launched January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Launched August 2012
Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH20 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FH20 was brought out 3 years before the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FH20 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 3G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
FH20 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | 0k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Panasonic FH20
Galaxy Camera 3G | FH20 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 32 months | |
Screen size | 4.8" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+2.1") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
FH20 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH20 has got outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FH20 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FH20 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 93 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and Galaxy Camera 3G.
Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older FH20 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FS30 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | - |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 4.8 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 178g (0.39 pounds) | 305g (0.67 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $179 | $606 |