Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic FP5 versus Samsung Galaxy NX, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the FP5 (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The FP5 was announced 3 years earlier than the Galaxy NX which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the FP5 scores against the Galaxy NX with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Samsung Galaxy NX. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP5 provides outer measurements 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 Galaxy NX has specifications of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FP5 and the Galaxy NX.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and Galaxy NX is 95 and 82 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and Galaxy NX.

As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FP5 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung Galaxy NX will give greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged FP5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.