Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung GX-1L

The following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FP1 versus Samsung GX-1L, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The FP1 was revealed 3 years after the GX-1L which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FP1 matches up versus the GX-1L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Samsung GX-1L. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP1 offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP1 versus Samsung GX-1L in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FP1 versus the GX-1L.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and GX-1L is 95 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and GX-1L.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FP1 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FP1 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger FP1 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.