Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
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39 Features
55 Overall
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
- Introduced July 2013
(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
- Revealed February 2013
- Also referred to as Wi-Fi
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Let's look closer at the Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FZ70 was launched 5 months after the Galaxy Camera so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FZ70 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
| FZ70 | Galaxy Camera |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Panasonic FZ70
| Galaxy Camera | FZ70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") | |
| Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) | |
| Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
| FZ70 | Galaxy Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2013 | February 2013 | Same age | |
| Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ70 enjoys outer dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ70 compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and Galaxy Camera is 63 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ70 and Galaxy Camera.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images though you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account.
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Samsung Galaxy Camera |
| Otherwise known as | - | Wi-Fi |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2013-07-18 | 2013-02-19 |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 4.8 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT Screen LCD Display | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 16s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 13.50 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | 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 | 606 grams (1.34 pounds) | 300 grams (0.66 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 41 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 19.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 171 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 pictures | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $300 | $450 |