Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung NX20

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic FP2 versus Samsung NX20, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The FP2 was manufactured 3 years prior to the NX20 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FP2 matches up against the NX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Samsung NX20. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 offers outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung NX20 has specifications of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP2 versus Samsung NX20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP2 and the NX20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and NX20 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and NX20.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FP2 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX20 will produce greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged FP2 will be behind in sensor tech.