Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung NX5

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung NX5, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is pretty similar but the FP8 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The FP8 was introduced 10 months before the NX5 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FP8 matches up vs the NX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Samsung NX5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 offers external 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) whilst the Samsung NX5 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FP8 vs the NX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and NX5 is 95 and 80 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and NX5.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FP8 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX5 will offer you more detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP8 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.