Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Released July 2010
- New Model is Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Launched August 2012
Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview
Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FZ100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FZ100 was released 3 years before the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FZ100 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 3G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
FZ100 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 460k | 0k | Crisper display (+460k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Panasonic FZ100
Galaxy Camera 3G | FZ100 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | July 2010 | Fresher by 25 months | |
Display sizing | 4.8" | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
FZ100 | Galaxy Camera 3G |
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ100 has got external measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FZ100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ100 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ100 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 67 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ100 and Galaxy Camera 3G.
As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older FZ100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-07-21 | 2012-08-29 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine FHD | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | - |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 4.8" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 0k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 540 gr (1.19 lbs) | 305 gr (0.67 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $500 | $606 |