Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung NX30

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung NX30, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the FS15 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The FS15 was released 6 years before the NX30 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FS15 scores against the NX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Samsung NX30. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS15 provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung NX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FS15 vs the NX30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and NX30 is 95 and 75 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS15 and NX30.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FS15 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX30 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged FS15 is going to be behind in sensor tech.