Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung Galaxy NX, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the FS12 (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The FS12 was launched 5 years earlier than the Galaxy NX which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FS12 grades versus the Galaxy NX with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Samsung Galaxy NX. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS12 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FS12 vs the Galaxy NX.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and Galaxy NX is 95 and 82 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FS12 and Galaxy NX.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS12 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will render extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged FS12 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.