Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung NX210
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung NX210 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Samsung NX210. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Samsung NX210
FP8 | NX210 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Panasonic FP8
NX210 | FP8 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | July 2009 | More modern by 37 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung NX210
FP8 | NX210 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and NX210 is 95 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Samsung NX210 | |
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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 |