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Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
63 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
60 Overall
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Launched July 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FZ70 was launched 5 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FZ70 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

          

          

            
 FZ70 Galaxy Camera 2 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Panasonic FZ70

          

          

            
 Galaxy Camera 2 FZ70 
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k460kCrisper screen (+577k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

          

          

            
 FZ70 Galaxy Camera 2 
LaunchedJuly 2013January 2014Same generation
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ70 has got outer measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ70 compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ70 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 63 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ70 and Galaxy Camera 2.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files though you really should take the release date  of the cameras into account.

            Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic FZ70 as a Portrait photography camera
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
55
 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 includes face detection focus
 supports RAW files
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
43
 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (16MP)
 provides face detection focusing
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic FZ70 as a Street photography camera
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
49
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than others (606g)
65
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers touch focus
 lighter than competitors (283 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography information
55
 great zoom range (20-1200mm  60.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 great battery pack (400 shots)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
48
 incredible zoom range (23-483mm  21.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 good battery pack (400 CIPA)
 slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography info
55
 great battery pack (400 per charge)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (20mm)
 great zoom (1200mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 more heavy than others (606 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
72
 good battery pack (400 shots)
 lighter than competitors (283g)
 supports bluetooth
 offers touch focus
 MP count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (23mm)
 long zoom (483mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic FZ70 as a Landscape photography camera
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
53
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (20mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 supports RAW files
 great battery pack (400 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no Timelapse mode
51
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (23mm)
 bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 good battery pack (400 shots)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic FZ70 as a Vlogging camera
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
26
 pretty wide (20mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no external microphone socket
 more heavy than others (606g)
37
 pretty wide (23mm)
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 includes external microphone support
 lighter than competitors (283 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-07-18 2014-01-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD Display HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 13.50 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 606 grams (1.34 lbs) 283 grams (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" 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 images 400 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $300 $400