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Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Replaced the Panasonic LZ30
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Also referred to as Wi-Fi
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The LZ40 was released 11 months after the Galaxy Camera so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the LZ40 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 LZ40 Galaxy Camera 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2013Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Panasonic LZ40

 Galaxy Camera LZ40 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 LZ40 Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ40 offers outer dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the LZ40 vs the Galaxy Camera.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ40 and Galaxy Camera is 67 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ40 and Galaxy Camera.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic LZ40 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The younger LZ40 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography factors
40
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography factors
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (524 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography information
47
excellent zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
50
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography factors
55
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (22mm)
very long zoom (924mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (524g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (300 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography factors
44
fairly wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging details
27
fairly wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
has external mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than average in class (524g)
37
relatively wide (23mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
lighter than competition (300g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ40 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also called - Wi-Fi
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2013-02-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-924mm (42.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524g (1.16 lbs) 300g (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $219 $450