Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung NX5

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung NX5, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is very similar but the FP5 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The FP5 was announced 8 months later than the NX5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FP5 scores versus the NX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Samsung NX5. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP5 comes with 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) while the Samsung NX5 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung NX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FP5 compared to the NX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and NX5 is 95 and 80 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP5 and NX5.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP5 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX5 will deliver more detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger FP5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.