Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung NX200

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FP5 and Samsung NX200, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the FP5 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The FP5 was introduced 13 months earlier than the NX200 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FP5 scores versus the NX200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Samsung NX200. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP5 offers physical 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 NX200 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FP5 and Samsung NX200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FP5 vs the NX200.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and NX200 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP5 and NX200.

Clearly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FP5 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX200 will provide greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FP5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.