Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung Galaxy NX, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the FP3 (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The FP3 was launched 4 years prior to the Galaxy NX which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FP3 scores against the Galaxy NX in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Samsung Galaxy NX. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP3 enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has proportions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung Galaxy NX in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FP3 vs the Galaxy NX.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and Galaxy NX is 95 and 82 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and Galaxy NX.

To sum up, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FP3 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy NX will result in more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged FP3 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.