Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung NX500

Here is a in depth review of the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung NX500, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the FP7 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The FP7 was brought out 5 years earlier than the NX500 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FP7 matches up vs the NX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Samsung NX500. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP7 comes with outside 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 NX500 has sizing of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung NX500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FP7 compared to the NX500.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and NX500 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and NX500.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FP7 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX500 will resolve more detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older FP7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.