Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Below is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was revealed 20 months before the Galaxy Camera 4G making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FP7 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 4G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 comes with external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FP7 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files although you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older FP7 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.