Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung NX2000

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung NX2000, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the FP3 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The FP3 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the NX2000 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FP3 grades against the NX2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Samsung NX2000. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP3 features physical 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) while the Samsung NX2000 has specifications of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FP3 vs the NX2000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and NX2000 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and NX2000.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FP3 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX2000 will resolve extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged FP3 is going to be behind in sensor tech.