Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Below is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FX90 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was introduced 12 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FX90 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 3G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FX90 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX90 comes with external measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FX90 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 95 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FX90 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older FX90 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.