Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung NX10

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FP7 versus Samsung NX10, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is fairly similar but the FP7 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The FP7 was revealed 10 months after the NX10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FP7 matches up vs the NX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Samsung NX10. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP7 comes with outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FP7 versus Samsung NX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FP7 against the NX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and NX10 is 95 and 80 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and NX10.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FP7 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FP7 will offer extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher FP7 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.