Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic ZR3 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZR3 was announced 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the ZR3 grades vs the Galaxy Camera for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZR3 has outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ZR3 against the Galaxy Camera.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZR3 and Galaxy Camera is 94 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZR3 and Galaxy Camera.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older ZR3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.