Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung NX500

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung NX500, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The FP8 was announced 6 years before the NX500 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FP8 matches up versus the NX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Samsung NX500. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP8 features exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung NX500 has specifications of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung NX500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FP8 and the NX500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and NX500 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and NX500.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FP8 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX500 will give more detail with its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged FP8 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.