Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic FX90 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was manufactured 18 months before the Galaxy Camera making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FX90 grades vs the Galaxy Camera when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX90 offers physical dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX90 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FX90 compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX90 and Galaxy Camera is 95 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX90 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera to show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged FX90 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.