Panasonic S3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic S3 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3 was released 20 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the S3 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 3G for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S3 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic S3 offers physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S3 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S3 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 96 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S3 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged S3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.