Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung NX3000

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung NX3000, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The FP8 was revealed 5 years prior to the NX3000 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FP8 scores vs the NX3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Samsung NX3000. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP8 has physical dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has specifications of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP8 vs the NX3000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and NX3000 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and NX3000.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FP8 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will offer greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP8 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.