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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Updated by Samsung NX3000
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung NX2000, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is very well matched but the FP7 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The FP7 was brought out 3 years before the NX2000 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the FP7 matches up against the NX2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Samsung NX2000

 FP7 NX2000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Panasonic FP7

 NX2000 FP7 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2011More recent by 35 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3.7"3.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung NX2000

 FP7 NX2000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP7 has got outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has sizing of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FP7 vs the NX2000.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and NX2000 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and NX2000.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FP7 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX2000 will give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older FP7 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX2000 Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others in class (147 grams)
77
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
lighter than competition (228g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography features
Samsung NX2000 Sports photography features
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (240 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
61
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography highlights
63
better than average battery pack (240 per charge)
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (147 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than competition (228 grams)
has focus via touch
resolution is good (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography advice
41
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery pack (240 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (3.7 inches)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP7
Vlogging with Samsung NX2000
29
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
heavier than others in class (147 grams)
35
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (228g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Samsung NX2000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Samsung NX2000
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Samsung NX2000
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-11-30
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 21
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147g (0.32 pounds) 228g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 908
Other
Battery life 240 photographs 340 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $227 $599