Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung NX1000

Below is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FP1 versus Samsung NX1000, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FP1 was launched 3 years prior to the NX1000 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FP1 grades vs the NX1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Samsung NX1000. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP1 provides physical dimensions 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 NX1000 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FP1 and the NX1000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and NX1000 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and NX1000.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FP1 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX1000 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older FP1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.