Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung NX10

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung NX10, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is fairly well matched but the FS12 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The FS12 was introduced 11 months before the NX10 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the FS12 matches up against the NX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Samsung NX10. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS12 has outer dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung NX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FS12 against the NX10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and NX10 is 95 and 80 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS12 and NX10.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FS12 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX10 will give you greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FS12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.