Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung NX mini

The following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FP2 versus Samsung NX mini, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The FP2 was announced 5 years earlier than the NX mini which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FP2 scores against the NX mini with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Samsung NX mini. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP2 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FP2 compared to the NX mini.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and NX mini is 95 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and NX mini.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FP2 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX mini will offer extra detail with its extra 6.5MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FP2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.