Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic FZ300 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was brought out 2 years later than the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FZ300 scores against the Galaxy Camera 3G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ300 provides outer 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 3G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ300 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ300 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 59 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ300 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger FZ300 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.