Panasonic S2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic S2 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the S2 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2 was unveiled 7 months before the Galaxy Camera 3G and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S2 grades against the Galaxy Camera 3G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S2 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S2 offers outer measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S2 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S2 versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S2 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 96 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S2 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older S2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.