Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung NX mini

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.

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.