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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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 GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released February 2006
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung GX-1L, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The FP2 was unveiled 3 years later than the GX-1L and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FP2 scores against the GX-1L with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Samsung GX-1L

 FP2 GX-1L 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2006More recent by 48 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kSharper screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Panasonic FP2

 GX-1L FP2 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung GX-1L

 FP2 GX-1L 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 offers outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung GX-1L in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FP2 vs the GX-1L.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and GX-1L is 95 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and GX-1L.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FP2 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FP2 will result in extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger FP2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography info
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography info
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution sensor (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others (151 grams)
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (570g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP2
Sports photography with Samsung GX-1L
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Travel photography camera
56
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (151 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
lighter than competitors in class (570g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography features
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography features
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
46
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging details
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others (151 grams)
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Samsung GX-1L
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Samsung GX-1L
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-01-06 2006-02-24
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 5
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 7.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lb) 570 gr (1.26 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $80 $0