Panasonic FZ1000 vs Samsung NX300M

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Samsung NX300M, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FZ1000 (20MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is fairly well matched but the FZ1000 (1") and NX300M (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ1000 was manufactured 18 months later than the NX300M making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FZ1000 scores versus the NX300M for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Samsung NX300M. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ1000 has external dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") along with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) while the Samsung NX300M has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ1000 versus the NX300M.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 and NX300M is 55 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 and NX300M.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The FZ1000 has the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier. The newer FZ1000 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.