Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was released 3 years before the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the FP3 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 4G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP3 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FP3 against the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older FP3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.