Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung GX-10

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FP1 and Samsung GX-10, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the FP1 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The FP1 was manufactured 3 years after the GX-10 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FP1 matches up versus the GX-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Samsung GX-10. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP1 provides outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung GX-10 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP1 and Samsung GX-10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FP1 compared to the GX-10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and GX-10 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and GX-10.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FP1 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FP1 will give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern FP1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.