Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Launched May 2009
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Released August 2012

Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS1 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the ZS1 (1/2.5") and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

The ZS1 was launched 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the ZS1 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 3G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
ZS1 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Panasonic ZS1
Galaxy Camera 3G | ZS1 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 40 months |
Screen size | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+2.1") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
ZS1 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS1 comes with physical dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the ZS1 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS1 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 91 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS1 and Galaxy Camera 3G.
Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged ZS1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ6 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-05-14 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | - |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 4.8 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | - |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 229g (0.50 pounds) | 305g (0.67 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $0 | $606 |