Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung NX2000

Here is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FP2 versus Samsung NX2000, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The FP2 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the NX2000 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FP2 scores vs the NX2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Samsung NX2000. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 NX2000 has specifications of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FP2 versus Samsung NX2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FP2 vs the NX2000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and NX2000 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and NX2000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FP2 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older FP2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.