Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic LZ40 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The LZ40 was announced 17 months later than the Galaxy Camera 3G which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the LZ40 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 3G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ40 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LZ40 offers outer measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LZ40 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the LZ40 and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LZ40 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 67 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ40 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic LZ40 to offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger LZ40 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.