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Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ7
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
  • Revealed August 2012
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic ZS3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the ZS3 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS3 was announced 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ZS3 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 4G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 ZS3 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen resolution460k0kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Panasonic ZS3

 Galaxy Camera 4G ZS3 
RevealedAugust 2012May 2009More recent by 40 months
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 ZS3 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS3 provides outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS3 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS3 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 91 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS3 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to render greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older ZS3 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography advice
63
lighter than competition (229g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography details
35
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
47
fairly wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging advice
30
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
36
fairly wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (305g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ7 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-05-14 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 -
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 229 grams (0.50 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
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 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $550