Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung NX5

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FX75 versus Samsung NX5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is pretty comparable but the FX75 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The FX75 was unveiled within a month of the NX5 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FX75 matches up versus the NX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 & Samsung NX5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX75 Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FX75 features external measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung NX5 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FX75 against the NX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FX75 and NX5 is 94 and 80 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX75 and NX5.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FX75 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX5 will provide more detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.