Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung NX1100

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung NX1100, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The FP8 was manufactured 4 years prior to the NX1100 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FP8 grades versus the NX1100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Samsung NX1100. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP8 comes with outside dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung NX1100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FP8 and the NX1100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and NX1100 is 95 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and NX1100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FP8 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX1100 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FP8 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.