Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung NX300

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic FP1 and Samsung NX300, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The FP1 was launched 4 years prior to the NX300 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FP1 matches up against the NX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Samsung NX300. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP1 comes with physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300 has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP1 and Samsung NX300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FP1 and the NX300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and NX300 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and NX300.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FP1 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX300 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older FP1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.