Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung NX1

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FS12 and Samsung NX1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the FS12 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The FS12 was introduced 6 years before the NX1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FS12 matches up vs the NX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Samsung NX1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS12 features external dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has sizing of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS12 and Samsung NX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FS12 versus the NX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and NX1 is 95 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS12 and NX1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FS12 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX1 will provide greater detail using its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older FS12 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.