Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung NX500

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung NX500, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the FP3 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The FP3 was brought out 6 years before the NX500 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FP3 grades vs the NX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Samsung NX500. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP3 has outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung NX500 has sizing of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung NX500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FP3 and the NX500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and NX500 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and NX500.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FP3 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX500 will render more detail having its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FP3 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.