Panasonic ZS100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic ZS100 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS100 (20MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the ZS100 (1") and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The ZS100 was announced 2 years later than the Galaxy Camera and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ZS100 scores vs the Galaxy Camera in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS100 has outer dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS100 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS100 against the Galaxy Camera.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS100 and Galaxy Camera is 87 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS100 and Galaxy Camera.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS100 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS100 will give you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger ZS100 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.