Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was announced 13 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the FZ47 scores against the Galaxy Camera 3G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ47 has got outside measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) while 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ47 versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ47 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 68 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ47 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged FZ47 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.