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Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Introduced July 2015
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ200
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FZ300 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was announced 2 years after the Galaxy Camera 4G which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FZ300 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 4G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 FZ300 Galaxy Camera 4G 
AnnouncedJuly 2015August 2012Newer by 36 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k0kCrisper display (+1040k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Panasonic FZ300

 Galaxy Camera 4G FZ300 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 FZ300 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ300 provides external measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ300 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ300 against the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 59 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ300 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to show extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern FZ300 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography features
59
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proofing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (691g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography info
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery life (380 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ300
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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good battery life (380 CIPA)
weather proofing
has focus via touch
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
heavier than competition in class (691g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than average (305g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
pretty wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography advice
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
good battery life (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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pretty wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging advice
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fairly wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (691g)
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pretty wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (305 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-07-16 2012-08-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 691g (1.52 pounds) 305g (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $598 $550