Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was launched around the same time to the Galaxy Camera 4G and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FZ200 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 4G for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ200 enjoys outer measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ200 compared to the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ200 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 65 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ200 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.