Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Panasonic FZ100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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
FZ200 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Panasonic FZ200
Galaxy Camera 2 | FZ200 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | July 2012 | More modern by 17 months | |
Display dimensions | 4.8" | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Clearer display (+577k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
FZ200 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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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.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.
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.
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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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 |