Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FP5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was manufactured 20 months before the Galaxy Camera 3G making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FP5 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 3G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP5 has got exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FP5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FP5 vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 95 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged FP5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.