Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung GX-1S

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung GX-1S, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The FP8 was introduced 3 years after the GX-1S which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FP8 grades versus the GX-1S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Samsung GX-1S. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 provides outside dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1S has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung GX-1S in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FP8 vs the GX-1S.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and GX-1S is 95 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and GX-1S.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FP8 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic FP8 will offer extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger FP8 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.