Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung NX2000
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
- Released November 2013
- Replaced the Samsung NX1100
- Later Model is Samsung NX3000

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview
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.

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.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung NX2000 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Samsung NX2000
FP3 | NX2000 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Panasonic FP3
NX2000 | FP3 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 47 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+922k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung NX2000
FP3 | NX2000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison
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).
Contrast the Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung NX2000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison
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.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Samsung NX2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Samsung NX2000 |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2013-11-30 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,152 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 pounds) | 228g (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 908 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $182 | $599 |