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Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
60
Overall
47

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2014
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZR3 was brought out 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ZR3 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 ZR3 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Panasonic ZR3

 Galaxy Camera 2 ZR3 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2010Newer by 47 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display size4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 ZR3 Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZR3 comes with external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ZR3 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZR3 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZR3 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ZR3 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition (283 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography features
36
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography info
64
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
better than average battery life (400 shots)
lighter than competition (283g)
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography highlights
37
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
51
focusing manually
rather wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging info
29
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
37
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
lighter than competition (283 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-ZX3 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-26 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
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 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.30 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159g (0.35 lb) 283g (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 400 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $280 $400