Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung GX-1S

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung GX-1S, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the FP7 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The FP7 was manufactured 5 years later than the GX-1S and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the FP7 grades versus the GX-1S for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Samsung GX-1S. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 features exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung GX-1S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FP7 compared to the GX-1S.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and GX-1S is 95 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and GX-1S.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FP7 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic FP7 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer FP7 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.