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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(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
  • Launched July 2009
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX200
  • Updated by Samsung NX300
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung NX210, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The FP8 was released 4 years earlier than the NX210 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FP8 matches up against the NX210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Samsung NX210

 FP8 NX210 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Panasonic FP8

 NX210 FP8 
IntroducedAugust 2012July 2009More modern by 37 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung NX210

 FP8 NX210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP8 comes with external 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 NX210 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung NX210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FP8 compared to the NX210.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and NX210 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and NX210.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FP8 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX210 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged FP8 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Street photography information
Samsung NX210 Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (222 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
56
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX210 Travel photography advice
56
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (151g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography advice
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP8
Vlogging with Samsung NX210
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
34
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone port
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Samsung NX210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Samsung NX210
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Samsung NX210
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-07-27 2012-08-14
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change 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
Max flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 pounds) 222g (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 719
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $625