Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung GX-1S

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung GX-1S, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the FP5 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The FP5 was manufactured 5 years after the GX-1S which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the FP5 matches up versus the GX-1S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Samsung GX-1S. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP5 has exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1S has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FP5 versus the GX-1S.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and GX-1S is 95 and 68 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP5 and GX-1S.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FP5 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Panasonic FP5 will give greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FP5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.