Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung NX5

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FS25 versus Samsung NX5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is pretty well matched but the FS25 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The FS25 was launched 16 months prior to the NX5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the FS25 grades versus the NX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Samsung NX5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS25 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FS25 versus Samsung NX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FS25 compared to the NX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and NX5 is 95 and 80 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and NX5.

To sum up, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FS25 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX5 will give more detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older FS25 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.