Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ80 was released 3 years after the Galaxy Camera which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FZ80 scores against the Galaxy Camera in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ80 has outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ80 compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ80 and Galaxy Camera is 63 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ80 and Galaxy Camera.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ80 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher FZ80 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.