Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung NX1100
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Released April 2013
- Old Model is Samsung NX1000
- Later Model is Samsung NX2000
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Following is a extended review of the Panasonic FP7 versus Samsung NX1100, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the FP7 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FP7 was introduced 3 years prior to the NX1100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FP7 scores against the NX1100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung NX1100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Samsung NX1100. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Samsung NX1100
| FP7 | NX1100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Panasonic FP7
| NX1100 | FP7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2013 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 27 months |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung NX1100
| FP7 | NX1100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP7 comes with exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung NX1100 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FP7 vs the NX1100.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and NX1100 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and NX1100.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FP7 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX1100 will produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FP7 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Samsung NX1100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Samsung NX1100 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2011-01-05 | 2013-04-11 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 8.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 147 grams (0.32 lb) | 222 grams (0.49 lb) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 852 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 240 images | 320 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | BC1030 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $227 | $600 |