Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX1
95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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66 Imaging
67 Features
90 Overall
76
Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Launched September 2014

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX1 Overview
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.

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.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Samsung NX1
FH1 | NX1 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Panasonic FH1
NX1 | FH1 | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 57 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+806k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung NX1
FH1 | NX1 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Panasonic FH1 versus Samsung NX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison
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.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Samsung NX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Samsung NX1 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS10 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2014-09-15 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | DRIMe 5 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 28MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6480 x 4320 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 209 |
Cross focus points | - | 153 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,036 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per second | 15.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 11.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 4096x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.265 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 163 gr (0.36 lbs) | 550 gr (1.21 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 83 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1363 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 500 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BP1900 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $150 | $1,500 |