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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(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
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 FP3 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Panasonic FP3

 Galaxy Camera 2 FP3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2010Fresher by 48 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 FP3 Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography details
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (155g)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
48
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery life (400 per charge)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
60
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (155 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
73
great battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography highlights
37
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
52
manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery life (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average (155g)
37
fairly wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
lighter than competition in class (283g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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