Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung NX1

The following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung NX1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the FP3 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The FP3 was launched 5 years earlier than the NX1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FP3 matches up against the NX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Samsung NX1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP3 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has sizing of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FP3 against the NX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and NX1 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and NX1.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FP3 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX1 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged FP3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.