Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung NX210

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung NX210, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is very well matched but the FP7 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The FP7 was revealed 19 months earlier than the NX210 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FP7 scores versus the NX210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Samsung NX210. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP7 comes with outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung NX210 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FP7 vs the NX210.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and NX210 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and NX210.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FP7 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung NX210 will give you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older FP7 is going to be behind in sensor tech.