Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung NX200

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung NX200, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is very close but the FP7 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The FP7 was introduced 13 months earlier than the NX200 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FP7 scores vs the NX200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Samsung NX200. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP7 offers outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung NX200 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung NX200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP7 compared to the NX200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and NX200 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and NX200.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FP7 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX200 will render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The older FP7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.