Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ100 was released 3 years before the Galaxy Camera and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FZ100 matches up against the Galaxy Camera in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ100 offers physical measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications 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 FZ100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ100 against the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ100 and Galaxy Camera is 67 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ100 and Galaxy Camera.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older FZ100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.