Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FS25 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was revealed 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FS25 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 3G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS25 has physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FS25 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FS25 compared to the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to provide you with more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FS25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.