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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched January 2015
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Alternative Name is Wi-Fi
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was revealed 23 months after the Galaxy Camera making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SZ10 scores versus the Galaxy Camera in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 SZ10 Galaxy Camera 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2013More modern by 23 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Panasonic SZ10

 Galaxy Camera SZ10 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 SZ10 Galaxy Camera 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ10 offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ10 compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and Galaxy Camera is 93 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ10 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger SZ10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography information
36
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography information
70
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (177 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.4 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 shots)
has no phase detect AF
50
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography features
67
lighter than competition in class (177g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery power (200 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average in class (300g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography highlights
42
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (200 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
50
has manual focus
really wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (177g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
37
really wide (23mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone port
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Otherwise known as - Wi-Fi
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-06 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.8-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.4 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177 gr (0.39 pounds) 300 gr (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" 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 200 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $450