Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung NX1100

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung NX1100, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The FP1 was introduced 4 years earlier than the NX1100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the FP1 matches up vs the NX1100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Samsung NX1100. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP1 features physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FP1 versus the NX1100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and NX1100 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and NX1100.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FP1 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX1100 will produce extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older FP1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.