Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung NX5

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FP1 versus Samsung NX5, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is very close but the FP1 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The FP1 was brought out 4 months earlier than the NX5 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FP1 scores against the NX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Samsung NX5. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 has physical 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 NX5 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP1 versus Samsung NX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FP1 and the NX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and NX5 is 95 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and NX5.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FP1 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX5 will render greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively.