Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
68 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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90 Imaging
39 Features
55 Overall
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ45
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Introduced February 2013
- Alternative Name is Wi-Fi
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Following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FZ40 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FZ40 was released 3 years prior to the Galaxy Camera which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the FZ40 grades vs the Galaxy Camera with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
| FZ40 | Galaxy Camera |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Panasonic FZ40
| Galaxy Camera | FZ40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2013 |  | July 2010 | More modern by 31 months |
| Screen dimension | 4.8" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
| FZ40 | Galaxy Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ40 enjoys physical measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ40 versus the Galaxy Camera.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the FZ40 and Galaxy Camera is 68 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ40 and Galaxy Camera.
Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FZ40 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Samsung Galaxy Camera |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FZ45 | Wi-Fi |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2010-07-21 | 2013-02-19 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine HD II | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 4.8" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 16 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.50 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 494 gr (1.09 pounds) | 300 gr (0.66 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $420 | $450 |