Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung NX100

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FS25 and Samsung NX100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is fairly similar but the FS25 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS25 was manufactured 19 months before the NX100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FS25 matches up against the NX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Samsung NX100. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS25 enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS25 and Samsung NX100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FS25 compared to the NX100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and NX100 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and NX100.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS25 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX100 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged FS25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.