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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was announced 5 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FH3 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 FH3 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Panasonic FH3

 Galaxy Camera 2 FH3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 48 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 FH3 Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH3 has outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FH3 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH3 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged FH3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography factors
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (283g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography info
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH3
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
73
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography info
37
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH3
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
37
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Also called Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 283 gr (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 400 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $160 $400