Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung NX3000

Below is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FP3 versus Samsung NX3000, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the FP3 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The FP3 was introduced 5 years earlier than the NX3000 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FP3 matches up against the NX3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Samsung NX3000. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP3 provides outside 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 NX3000 has dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP3 versus Samsung NX3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FP3 versus the NX3000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and NX3000 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and NX3000.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FP3 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX3000 will show greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older FP3 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.