Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung NX3000

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung NX3000, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the FS12 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The FS12 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the NX3000 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the FS12 matches up versus the NX3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Samsung NX3000. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS12 provides outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung NX3000 has proportions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FS12 and the NX3000.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and NX3000 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS12 and NX3000.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FS12 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX3000 will show extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged FS12 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.