Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung NX mini

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung NX mini, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the FP3 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") have different sensor measurements.

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The FP3 was manufactured 5 years prior to the NX mini and that is a fairly significant 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 NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FP3 matches up vs the NX mini when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Samsung NX mini. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP3 has got exterior 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) whilst the Samsung NX mini has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung NX mini in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FP3 compared to the NX mini.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and NX mini is 95 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and NX mini.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FP3 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX mini will provide you with more detail due to its extra 6.5MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older FP3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.