Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

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).

Look at the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.