Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was announced 5 years before the Galaxy Camera and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FS25 grades versus the Galaxy Camera for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS25 features external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FS25 vs the Galaxy Camera.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and Galaxy Camera is 95 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and Galaxy Camera.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera to offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older FS25 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.