Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung NX20

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FP1 and Samsung NX20, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The FP1 was revealed 3 years earlier than the NX20 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FP1 grades vs the NX20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Samsung NX20. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP1 has outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX20 has measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FP1 and the NX20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and NX20 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and NX20.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FP1 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX20 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FP1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.