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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic SZ10 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was released 2 years after the Galaxy Camera 3G which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SZ10 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 3G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 SZ10 Galaxy Camera 3G 
LaunchedJanuary 2015August 2012More modern by 29 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k0kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Panasonic SZ10

 Galaxy Camera 3G SZ10 
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 SZ10 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus No manual focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ10 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Panasonic SZ10 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SZ10 and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 93 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ10 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern SZ10 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Portrait photography camera
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography information
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (177 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
max fps low (1.4 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography info
67
lighter than competition (177 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery life (200 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
lighter than average (305 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
pretty wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography highlights
41
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
pretty wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging advice
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition (177 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
36
pretty wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (305g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-06 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
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 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 460k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 1.4fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177 gr (0.39 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $606