Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung NX210

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic FP5 and Samsung NX210, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the FP5 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FP5 was revealed 19 months before the NX210 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FP5 matches up against the NX210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Samsung NX210. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP5 offers outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung NX210 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP5 and Samsung NX210 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FP5 compared to the NX210.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and NX210 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP5 and NX210.

All in all, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FP5 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX210 will deliver more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged FP5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.