Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung NX mini
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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Released March 2014

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung NX mini Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung NX mini, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

The FP1 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the NX mini and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the FP1 matches up vs the NX mini when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Samsung NX mini. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Samsung NX mini
FP1 | NX mini |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Panasonic FP1
NX mini | FP1 | |||
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Released | March 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 51 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Samsung NX mini
FP1 | NX mini | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP1 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung NX mini in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the FP1 vs the NX mini.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and NX mini is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and NX mini.
Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP1 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX mini will offer you extra detail having an extra 8.5MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older FP1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Samsung NX mini | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Samsung NX mini |
Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2014-03-19 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20.5 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX-M |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 2 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 151 grams (0.33 lb) | 196 grams (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 650 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $153 | $530 |