Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung GX-20

Below is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung GX-20, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is very close but the FP3 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FP3 was revealed 24 months later than the GX-20 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FP3 matches up vs the GX-20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP3 offers external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung GX-20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FP3 compared to the GX-20.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and GX-20 is 95 and 58 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and GX-20.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FP3 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung GX-20 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent FP3 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.