Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung GX-20

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FP8 versus Samsung GX-20, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is pretty well matched but the FP8 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The FP8 was released 19 months later than the GX-20 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FP8 grades versus the GX-20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Samsung GX-20. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 has got outer 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) and the Samsung GX-20 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP8 against the GX-20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and GX-20 is 95 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and GX-20.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FP8 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung GX-20 will give more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher FP8 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.