Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung NX100
95 Imaging
36 Features
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88 Imaging
55 Features
54 Overall
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Introduced September 2010
- Later Model is Samsung NX200

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung NX100 Overview
The following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung NX100, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is relatively similar but the FP2 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

The FP2 was brought out 8 months earlier than the NX100 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FP2 scores vs the NX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung NX100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Samsung NX100. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Samsung NX100
FP2 | NX100 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Panasonic FP2
NX100 | FP2 | |||
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Introduced | September 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 8 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung NX100
FP2 | NX100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 offers external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has sizing of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung NX100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FP2 vs the NX100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and NX100 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and NX100.
As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FP2 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX100 will deliver greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Samsung NX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Samsung NX100 |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-09-14 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IV | DRIMe Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 15MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | VGA AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 151 grams (0.33 lb) | 282 grams (0.62 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 62 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 563 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 420 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $80 | $386 |