Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
ZS3 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Panasonic ZS3
Galaxy Camera 4G | ZS3 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 40 months |
Screen dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
ZS3 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Panasonic ZS3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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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 |