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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung NX5 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced June 2010
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung NX5, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is very comparable but the FP7 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The FP7 was revealed 8 months later than the NX5 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FP7 scores against the NX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Samsung NX5

 FP7 NX5 
IntroducedJanuary 2011June 2010More recent by 8 months
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Panasonic FP7

 NX5 FP7 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung NX5

 FP7 NX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP7 enjoys outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FP7 compared to the NX5.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and NX5 is 95 and 80 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and NX5.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FP7 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FP7 will produce extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher FP7 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography features
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP7
Street photography with Samsung NX5
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (147g)
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (240 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery (400 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP7
Travel photography with Samsung NX5
63
better than average battery pack (240 per charge)
offers focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (147g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
megapixel count good (15MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (499 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography factors
41
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
better than average battery pack (240 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
68
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX5 Vlogging factors
29
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than competition (147 grams)
24
provides face detect focus
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than competition (499 grams)
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Samsung NX5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Samsung NX5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Samsung NX5
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-06-01
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 147g (0.32 lbs) 499g (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images 400 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $227 $499