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Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic SZ1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ1 was released 24 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the SZ1 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 SZ1 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Panasonic SZ1

 Galaxy Camera 2 SZ1 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 24 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic SZ1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 SZ1 Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ1 provides external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ1 against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ1 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ1 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged SZ1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography highlights
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (131 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than average (283g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery power (400 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic SZ1
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
70
lighter than others (131 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
73
great battery power (400 shots)
lighter than average (283g)
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography highlights
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery power (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging highlights
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than others (131g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
37
pretty wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
lighter than average (283g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-09 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 4cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 131g (0.29 pounds) 283g (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 images 400 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $179 $400