Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS40 (18MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS40 was announced 17 months later than the Galaxy Camera 3G making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the ZS40 grades against the Galaxy Camera 3G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS40 comes with outer dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS40 versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS40 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 90 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS40 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger ZS40 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.