Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FZ70 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was released 11 months after the Galaxy Camera 4G and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the FZ70 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 4G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ70 has got outside measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ70 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ70 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ70 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 63 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ70 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern FZ70 provides an edge in sensor innovation.