Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.