Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung GX-20

Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FP5 versus Samsung GX-20, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is pretty similar but the FP5 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The FP5 was revealed 2 years later than the GX-20 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FP5 matches up against the GX-20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP5 offers exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FP5 compared to the GX-20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and GX-20 is 95 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP5 and GX-20.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FP5 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung GX-20 will offer more detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent FP5 will have an edge in sensor innovation.