Panasonic F5 vs Samsung NX2000

Following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic F5 vs Samsung NX2000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the F5 (14MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the F5 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The F5 was released 10 months earlier than the NX2000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the F5 grades vs the NX2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Samsung NX2000. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic F5 comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung NX2000 has sizing of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Panasonic F5 vs Samsung NX2000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the F5 vs the NX2000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F5 and NX2000 is 96 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and NX2000.

All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The F5 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX2000 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged F5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.