Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FZ80 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ80 was brought out 4 years later than the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FZ80 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 3G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ80 comes with outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ80 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FZ80 compared to the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ80 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 63 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ80 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FZ80 to render more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FZ80 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.