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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX200
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX300
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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FP1 and Samsung NX210, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The FP1 was revealed 3 years prior to the NX210 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FP1 scores vs the NX210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Samsung NX210

 FP1 NX210 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Panasonic FP1

 NX210 FP1 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2010More recent by 31 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Samsung NX210

 FP1 NX210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP1 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung NX210 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FP1 and the NX210.

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and NX210 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and NX210.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FP1 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX210 will show more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older FP1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
76
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography advice
Samsung NX210 Street photography advice
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (151g)
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
55
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX210 Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than average in class (222g)
decent megapixels (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Landscape photography camera
28
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX210 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
34
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (222g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Samsung NX210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Samsung NX210
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Samsung NX210
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-01-06 2012-08-14
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 pounds) 222g (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 719
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $153 $625