Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung NX1000

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FS15 and Samsung NX1000, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the FS15 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The FS15 was brought out 4 years prior to the NX1000 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FS15 scores against the NX1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Samsung NX1000. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS15 features physical dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung NX1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Panasonic FS15 and Samsung NX1000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FS15 versus the NX1000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and NX1000 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and NX1000.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS15 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX1000 will render greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged FS15 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.