Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX1

The following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FH1 versus Samsung NX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the FH1 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The FH1 was revealed 5 years prior to the NX1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FH1 scores vs the NX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 & Samsung NX1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH1 Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH1 comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has specifications of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FH1 and the NX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and NX1 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and NX1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH1 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX1 will produce more detail because of its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FH1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.