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Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ300
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ200 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FZ200 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 FZ200 Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Panasonic FZ200

 Galaxy Camera 2 FZ200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2012More modern by 17 months
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 FZ200 Galaxy Camera 2 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ200 offers exterior measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ200 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ200 compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ200 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ200 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged FZ200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ200
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
48
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
44
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography advice
57
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (588 grams)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competitors (283g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography advice
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (540 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery life (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography factors
55
good battery pack (540 CIPA)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (588g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
73
good battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (283g)
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography features
48
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (540 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
52
focusing manually
really wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery life (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging info
63
really wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (588 grams)
37
really wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
lighter than competitors (283 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-07-18 2014-01-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VII FHD 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.50 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/4000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 588g (1.30 pounds) 283g (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 114 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 pictures 400 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $499 $400