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Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Revealed July 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • 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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Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FZ70 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was revealed 11 months later than the Galaxy Camera 3G which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FZ70 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 3G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 FZ70 Galaxy Camera 3G 
RevealedJuly 2013August 2012Fresher by 11 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display resolution460k0kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Panasonic FZ70

 Galaxy Camera 3G FZ70 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 FZ70 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ70 enjoys exterior dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ70 versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ70 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 63 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ70 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern FZ70 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography details
56
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (606g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ70
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
55
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (400 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography information
55
good battery pack (400 shots)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (606g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than average (305 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography information
54
manual focus
relatively wide (20mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (400 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
26
relatively wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (606g)
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (305 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-07-18 2012-08-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD Display 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 606 gr (1.34 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
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 All around rating 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 171 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $606