Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung NX3000

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FS25 versus Samsung NX3000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The FS25 was released 6 years earlier than the NX3000 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FS25 matches up against the NX3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Samsung NX3000. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS25 has got outside measurements 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 NX3000 has measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Panasonic FS25 versus Samsung NX3000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FS25 compared to the NX3000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and NX3000 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and NX3000.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FS25 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX3000 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FS25 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.