Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was revealed 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the FP3 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 3G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP3 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FP3 and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged FP3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.