Clicky

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced July 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
  • Introduced August 2012
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ5 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The SZ5 was announced within a month of the Galaxy Camera 4G which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SZ5 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 4G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 SZ5 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Panasonic SZ5

 Galaxy Camera 4G SZ5 
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 SZ5 Galaxy Camera 4G 
IntroducedJuly 2012August 2012Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ5 enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ5 versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ5 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ5 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent MP (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography details
70
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
lighter than competition (305g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography details
42
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
rather wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging features
32
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (136g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
36
rather wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
Photography Glossary

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-07-18 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 -
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s -
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $195 $550