Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung NX11

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FP5 and Samsung NX11, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is pretty well matched but the FP5 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The FP5 was brought out very close to the NX11 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FP5 matches up versus the NX11 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Samsung NX11. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP5 offers exterior 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) and the Samsung NX11 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FP5 and Samsung NX11 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FP5 compared to the NX11.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and NX11 is 95 and 80 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and NX11.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FP5 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX11 will give greater detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.