Panasonic S3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic S3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3 was revealed 20 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S3 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 4G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The full galleries are available at Panasonic S3 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic S3 features outside dimensions 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 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

See the Panasonic S3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S3 compared to the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 96 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S3 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to give greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The older S3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.