Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung NX5

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung NX5, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is very comparable but the FS12 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The FS12 was announced 13 months prior to the NX5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FS12 matches up versus the NX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Samsung NX5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS12 offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung NX5 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FS12 vs the NX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and NX5 is 95 and 80 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS12 and NX5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FS12 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX5 will produce more detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older FS12 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.