Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung NX200
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
- Revealed July 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Old Model is Samsung NX100
- Newer Model is Samsung NX210
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Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung NX200, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FP8 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the NX200 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FP8 matches up against the NX200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Samsung NX200. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Samsung NX200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Samsung NX200
| FP8 | NX200 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Panasonic FP8
| NX200 | FP8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 31 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung NX200
| FP8 | NX200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP8 has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung NX200 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FP8 versus the NX200.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and NX200 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP8 and NX200.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FP8 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX200 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged FP8 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Samsung NX200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Samsung NX200 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2009-07-27 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine V | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 32 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 614k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.50 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 151g (0.33 lbs) | 223g (0.49 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 69 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 618 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 shots |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | BC1030 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $300 | $818 |