Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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Panasonic FH3 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
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
(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
- Revealed August 2012
Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FH3 was announced 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FH3 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 3G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
FH3 | 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 FH3
Galaxy Camera 3G | FH3 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | January 2010 | More recent by 32 months | |
Screen sizing | 4.8" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+2.1") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
FH3 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH3 comes with external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FH3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FH3 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 94 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH3 and Galaxy Camera 3G.
As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to offer you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older FH3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FS11 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2012-08-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | - |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 4.8 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | - |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165g (0.36 lbs) | 305g (0.67 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $160 | $606 |