Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
- Introduced July 2010
- Alternative Name is 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 (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Revealed August 2012
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Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FZ40 was revealed 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FZ40 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 3G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
| FZ40 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 0k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Panasonic FZ40
| Galaxy Camera 3G | FZ40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2012 |  | July 2010 | Fresher by 25 months |
| Screen dimension | 4.8" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
| FZ40 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ40 has outer dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ40 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ40 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 68 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ40 and Galaxy Camera 3G.
To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to deliver more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older FZ40 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FZ45 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2010-07-21 | 2012-08-29 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | - |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 4.8" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | - |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 9.50 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | 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 | 494 gr (1.09 lbs) | 305 gr (0.67 lbs) |
| 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 All around 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $420 | $606 |