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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FS15 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was revealed 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FS15 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 3G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 FS15 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Panasonic FS15

 Galaxy Camera 3G FS15 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2009Newer by 44 months
Display size4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 FS15 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS15 enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FS15 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS15 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FS15 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography factors
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography information
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
47
relatively wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
37
relatively wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-16 2012-08-29
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
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