Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung NX1000

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FZ200 versus Samsung NX1000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the FZ200 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The FZ200 was announced 3 months after the NX1000 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FZ200 grades against the NX1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Samsung NX1000. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ200 has physical dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Samsung NX1000 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ200 versus Samsung NX1000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the FZ200 compared to the NX1000.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ200 and NX1000 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ200 and NX1000.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ200 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung NX1000 will result in extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively.