Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic ZS50 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS50 was launched 2 years later than the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ZS50 scores against the Galaxy Camera 3G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS50 offers physical measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications 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 ZS50 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS50 versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS50 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 90 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS50 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern ZS50 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.