Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung NX30

Here is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FP8 versus Samsung NX30, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The FP8 was released 5 years before the NX30 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the FP8 matches up against the NX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Samsung NX30. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 enjoys outside dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FP8 versus Samsung NX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FP8 versus the NX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and NX30 is 95 and 75 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and NX30.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FP8 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX30 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older FP8 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.