Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung NX500

The following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FP2 versus Samsung NX500, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The FP2 was manufactured 6 years before the NX500 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FP2 matches up vs the NX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Samsung NX500. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP2 features outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung NX500 has measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FP2 against the NX500.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and NX500 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and NX500.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FP2 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX500 will give extra detail due to its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FP2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.