Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung NX300M

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic FP7 versus Samsung NX300M, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is very close but the FP7 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The FP7 was brought out 24 months prior to the NX300M making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FP7 grades against the NX300M in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Samsung NX300M. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP7 enjoys exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FP7 against the NX300M.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and NX300M is 95 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and NX300M.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FP7 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX300M will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older FP7 will be behind in sensor tech.