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Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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
  • Released August 2012
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, 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 4G (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZR3 was launched 3 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ZR3 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 4G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 ZR3 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Panasonic ZR3

 Galaxy Camera 4G ZR3 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2010More recent by 31 months
Display size4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 ZR3 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZR3 features outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements 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 ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ZR3 versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZR3 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR3 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older ZR3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography highlights
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZR3
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
64
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
72
lighter than average (305 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography info
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging factors
29
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (305g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Other name Lumix DMC-ZX3 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-26 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 -
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s -
Max shutter speed 1/1300s -
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $280 $550