Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung NX3000

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FP1 and Samsung NX3000, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The FP1 was released 5 years prior to the NX3000 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FP1 grades versus the NX3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Samsung NX3000. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP1 features external 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 NX3000 has sizing of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP1 and Samsung NX3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the FP1 compared to the NX3000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and NX3000 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and NX3000.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FP1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older FP1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.