Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung NX1000

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung NX1000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The FS25 was launched 4 years earlier than the NX1000 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the FS25 grades against the NX1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Samsung NX1000. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS25 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung NX1000 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung NX1000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the FS25 and the NX1000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and NX1000 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS25 and NX1000.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS25 because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX1000 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older FS25 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.