Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FP1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FP1 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 4G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FP1 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older FP1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.