Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung NX500

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung NX500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS25 was brought out 7 years prior to the NX500 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the FS25 matches up vs the NX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Samsung NX500. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 has external 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 NX500 has specifications of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung NX500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FS25 compared to the NX500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and NX500 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS25 and NX500.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS25 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX500 will resolve greater detail having its extra 16MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FS25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.