Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung NX210

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic FS25 and Samsung NX210, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The FS25 was revealed 4 years earlier than the NX210 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FS25 grades vs the NX210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Samsung NX210. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 provides physical dimensions 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 NX210 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FS25 compared to the NX210.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and NX210 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and NX210.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS25 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX210 will give more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FS25 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.