Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung GX-20

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung GX-20, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the FP7 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The FP7 was revealed 2 years after the GX-20 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FP7 scores against the GX-20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP7 has physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung GX-20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FP7 vs the GX-20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and GX-20 is 95 and 58 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and GX-20.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FP7 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic FP7 will give more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer FP7 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.