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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(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
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
  • Released August 2012
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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FH3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was brought out 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FH3 scores against the Galaxy Camera 4G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 FH3 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Panasonic FH3

 Galaxy Camera 4G FH3 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2010Newer by 32 months
Screen dimensions4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 FH3 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH3 offers external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FH3 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged FH3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography information
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography features
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
45
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography details
65
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
quite wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
47
quite wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH3
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
37
quite wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 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 measurements 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 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 -
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s -
Max shutter speed 1/1600s -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $160 $550