Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung NX10

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic FS15 versus Samsung NX10, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is very well matched but the FS15 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FS15 was revealed 14 months before the NX10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FS15 scores vs the NX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Samsung NX10. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS15 has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung NX10 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS15 versus Samsung NX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FS15 versus the NX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and NX10 is 95 and 80 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and NX10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FS15 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX10 will give extra detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FS15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.