Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Lets look a bit more closely at the Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was brought out 23 months later than the Galaxy Camera 3G which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the XG-1 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 3G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax XG-1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The entire galleries are available at Pentax XG-1 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax XG-1 features exterior dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the XG-1 and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the XG-1 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 66 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the XG-1 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern XG-1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.