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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1 was manufactured 20 months before the Galaxy Camera 3G making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S1 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 3G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 S1 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Panasonic S1

 Galaxy Camera 3G S1 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2011More modern by 20 months
Display sizing4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 S1 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S1 vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 96 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to result in extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged S1 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography info
62
lighter than competitors (117g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
72
lighter than average in class (305g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
quite wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography information
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
47
quite wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
36
quite wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 4.8"
Display resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117g (0.26 pounds) 305g (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $269 $606