Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

The following is a thorough review of the Panasonic XS1 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was manufactured 5 months after the Galaxy Camera 3G and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the XS1 scores against the Galaxy Camera 3G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic XS1 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic XS1 provides outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst 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).

See the Panasonic XS1 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the XS1 versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 97 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the XS1 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you have to consider the age of the cameras into account.