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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Additionally Known as Wi-Fi
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was announced 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FP3 scores versus the Galaxy Camera when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 FP3 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Panasonic FP3

 Galaxy Camera FP3 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2010More recent by 38 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 FP3 Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP3 has physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FP3 compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and Galaxy Camera is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera to show more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older FP3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography features
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography info
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography information
60
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography factors
37
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging information
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone port
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also called as - Wi-Fi
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-06 2013-02-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV 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 surface 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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 300 gr (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $182 $450