Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic FZ150 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was unveiled 4 months before the Galaxy Camera 3G and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FZ150 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 3G for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ150 provides physical measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ150 vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 67 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ150 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to provide greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively.