Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung NX1

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FS15 versus Samsung NX1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the FS15 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The FS15 was introduced 6 years before the NX1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FS15 grades against the NX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Samsung NX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS15 has got external measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FS15 against the NX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and NX1 is 95 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FS15 and NX1.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FS15 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX1 will provide you with more detail using its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older FS15 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.