Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Here is a extended assessment of the Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ1 was brought out 7 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SZ1 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 4G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ1 has external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) and 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ1 against the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ1 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 95 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ1 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos however you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older SZ1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.