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Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
29 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
44 Overall
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was unveiled 5 months after the Galaxy Camera 3G and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SZ3 scores against the Galaxy Camera 3G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

          

          

            
 SZ3 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Panasonic SZ3

          

          

            
 Galaxy Camera 3G SZ3 
Display dimension4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

          

          

            
 SZ3 Galaxy Camera 3G 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2012Same age
Manually focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ3 has physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SZ3 compared to the Galaxy Camera 3G.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ3 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 96 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ3 and Galaxy Camera 3G.
To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images although you should really factor the age  of the cameras into account.

            Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography info
30
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
30
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic SZ3
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (126g)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (305g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic SZ3 as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
40
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
44
 incredible zoom range (23-481mm  20.9 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography information
71
 lighter than others in class (126 grams)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 long zoom (250mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
72
 lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 pretty wide (23mm)
 very long zoom (481mm)
 great maximum aperture (f)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography information
38
 rather wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not available
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 missing Time Lapse mode
47
 pretty wide (23mm)
 great maximum aperture (f)
 very good size screen (4.8 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging highlights
31
 rather wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (126 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing mic jack
36
 pretty wide (23mm)
 great maximum aperture (f)
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 4.8"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech TFT LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s -
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.10 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 305g (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 250 photographs -
Battery style 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 Single Single
Price at launch $150 $606