Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was announced 6 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FX48 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX48 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FX48 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 95 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX48 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to resolve more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older FX48 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.