Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung NX11

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FS15 versus Samsung NX11, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is very well matched but the FS15 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The FS15 was launched 23 months before the NX11 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FS15 grades against the NX11 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Samsung NX11. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS15 enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung NX11 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FS15 versus Samsung NX11 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FS15 compared to the NX11.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and NX11 is 95 and 80 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and NX11.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS15 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX11 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older FS15 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.