Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FZ300 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was revealed 19 months after the Galaxy Camera 2 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the FZ300 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ300 features physical dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ300 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ300 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 59 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ300 and Galaxy Camera 2.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to provide more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher FZ300 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.