Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung NX1100

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung NX1100, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the FP5 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The FP5 was released 3 years prior to the NX1100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the FP5 scores against the NX1100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Samsung NX1100. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP5 enjoys outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FP5 compared to the NX1100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and NX1100 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP5 and NX1100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FP5 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX1100 will show more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged FP5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.