Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Announced January 2014

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The FP3 was launched 5 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FP3 grades against the Galaxy Camera 2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
FP3 | Galaxy Camera 2 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Panasonic FP3
Galaxy Camera 2 | FP3 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 48 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
FP3 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP3 features external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FP3 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and Galaxy Camera 2.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older FP3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2014-01-02 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine IV | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
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 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 4.8" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 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) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 pounds) | 283g (0.62 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" 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 | ||
Battery life | - | 400 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $182 | $400 |