Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung NX500

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FP5 versus Samsung NX500, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the FP5 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The FP5 was brought out 5 years before the NX500 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the FP5 grades versus the NX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Samsung NX500. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP5 provides outside 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 NX500 has proportions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP5 versus Samsung NX500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FP5 and the NX500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and NX500 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP5 and NX500.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FP5 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX500 will deliver more detail having its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged FP5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.