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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX11

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
56
Features
50
Overall
53

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced December 2010
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX10
  • Successor is Samsung NX20
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH1 versus Samsung NX11, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is fairly similar but the FH1 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The FH1 was released 11 months before the NX11 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FH1 matches up vs the NX11 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Samsung NX11

 FH1 NX11 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Panasonic FH1

 NX11 FH1 
IntroducedDecember 2010January 2010Newer by 11 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung NX11

 FH1 NX11 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH1 has outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has sizing 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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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and NX11 is 95 and 80 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and NX11.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX11 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged FH1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
73
manual focus
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography information
Samsung NX11 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX11 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX11 Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
better than average battery life (400 shots)
good MP (15MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (499g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Landscape photography camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
69
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging details
Samsung NX11 Vlogging details
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
24
provides face detection focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (499g)
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Samsung NX11
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Samsung NX11
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Samsung NX11
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-01-06 2010-12-28
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 grams (0.36 lb) 499 grams (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 553
Other
Battery life - 400 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $150 $626