Panasonic S3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic S3 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3 was introduced 3 years before the Galaxy Camera and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S3 scores versus the Galaxy Camera in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S3 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic S3 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S3 vs the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3 and Galaxy Camera is 96 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S3 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older S3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.