Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH5 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was launched 20 months before the Galaxy Camera 3G which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the FH5 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 3G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH5 comes with exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FH5 compared to the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 96 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH5 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older FH5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.