Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung NX30

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FS25 versus Samsung NX30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FS25 was launched 6 years earlier than the NX30 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FS25 matches up vs the NX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Samsung NX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS25 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS25 versus Samsung NX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FS25 compared to the NX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and NX30 is 95 and 75 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS25 and NX30.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS25 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX30 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older FS25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.