• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • 23.00mm - 483.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic DMC-ZR3 advantages over Samsung Galaxy Camera

  • Less expensive
    $280 vs $500 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Fast startup
    ~1.50 vs 3.5 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Lighter weight
    159g vs 301g
    Lighter weight
  • Less shutter lag
    0.31 vs 0.72 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 16 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Samsung Galaxy Camera advantages over Panasonic DMC-ZR3

  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.3
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    483 mm vs 200 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Thinner
    19 mm vs 26 mm
    Thinner
  • More dots on screen
    2765k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.3 vs 14.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    4.0 fps vs 1.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    20 vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

  • Powerful zoom lens; Fast processor; Huge and bright display; Modern Android operating system; Vast selection of available apps.

  • Large, heavy body; Expensive pricetag; 3G/4G data plan adds to cost; Sedate performance; Image quality doesn't compare well to other similarly sized / priced cameras.

  • Read our Samsung Galaxy Camera Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic DMC-ZR1

Panasonic DMC-ZR3
Panasonic DMC-ZR1
  • $236
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More pixels
  • $280
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Panasonic DMC-ZR3 vs Panasonic DMC-ZR1

Samsung Galaxy Camera
Panasonic DMC-ZR1
  • $520
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $280
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

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Compared to Panasonic DMC-FH20

Panasonic DMC-ZR3
Panasonic DMC-FH20
  • $236
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Less shutter lag
  • $180
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Panasonic DMC-ZR3 vs Panasonic DMC-FH20

Samsung Galaxy Camera
Panasonic DMC-FH20
  • $520
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $180
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup

Compare Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Panasonic DMC-FH20

Compared to Samsung CL80

Panasonic DMC-ZR3
Samsung CL80
  • $236
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Wider angle lens
  • $248
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Panasonic DMC-ZR3 vs Samsung CL80

Samsung Galaxy Camera
Samsung CL80
  • $520
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $248
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • RAW file ability

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Compared to Samsung WB850F

Panasonic DMC-ZR3
Samsung WB850F
  • $236
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out
  • $467
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Panasonic DMC-ZR3 vs Samsung WB850F

Samsung Galaxy Camera
Samsung WB850F
  • $520
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Thinner
  • $467
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion

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Compared to Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Panasonic DMC-ZR3
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
  • $236
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
  • $698
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic DMC-ZR3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Samsung Galaxy Camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
  • $520
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $698
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Headphone jack

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