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Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Panasonic FZ100
(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
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 FZ100 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k0kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Panasonic FZ100

 Galaxy Camera 3G FZ100 
LaunchedAugust 2012July 2010Fresher by 25 months
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 FZ100 Galaxy Camera 3G 

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Portrait photography camera
54
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ100
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
58
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average (540 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography advice
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
59
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (540g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than others (305 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography features
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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really wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging information
64
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average (540 grams)
36
really wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (305 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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