Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung NX10

The following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung NX10, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is relatively comparable but the FP3 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The FP3 was released 3 months before the NX10 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FP3 matches up vs the NX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Samsung NX10. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP3 has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung NX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FP3 vs the NX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and NX10 is 95 and 80 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and NX10.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FP3 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX10 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.