Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung GX-20

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic FP1 and Samsung GX-20, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the FP1 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The FP1 was revealed 24 months after the GX-20 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FP1 matches up vs the GX-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP1 has external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP1 and Samsung GX-20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FP1 versus the GX-20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and GX-20 is 95 and 58 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and GX-20.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FP1 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung GX-20 will provide greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher FP1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.