Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung NX1000

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung NX1000, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the FP3 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The FP3 was announced 3 years earlier than the NX1000 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FP3 grades versus the NX1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Samsung NX1000. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP3 comes with exterior 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 NX1000 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FP3 compared to the NX1000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and NX1000 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and NX1000.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP3 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX1000 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older FP3 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.