Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
S1 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Panasonic S1
Galaxy Camera 3G | S1 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 20 months |
Display sizing | 4.8" | ![]() | 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 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | |
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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 |