Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung NX1000

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung NX1000, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is pretty close but the FP7 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The FP7 was launched 15 months earlier than the NX1000 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FP7 grades against the NX1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Samsung NX1000. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP7 has got outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung NX1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FP7 and the NX1000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and NX1000 is 95 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and NX1000.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FP7 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX1000 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged FP7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.