Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung NX300M

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung NX300M, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The FP8 was announced 4 years earlier than the NX300M and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FP8 matches up against the NX300M with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Samsung NX300M. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP8 enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung NX300M has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung NX300M in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FP8 compared to the NX300M.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and NX300M is 95 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FP8 and NX300M.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP8 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX300M will resolve greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older FP8 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.