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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
68
Overall
64

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX2000 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX1100
  • Successor is Samsung NX3000
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX2000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the FH1 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The FH1 was revealed 4 years prior to the NX2000 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FH1 scores vs the NX2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Samsung NX2000

 FH1 NX2000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Panasonic FH1

 NX2000 FH1 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2010More recent by 47 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display sizing3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1152k230kSharper display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung NX2000

 FH1 NX2000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH1 comes with outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has proportions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH1 compared to the NX2000.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and NX2000 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and NX2000.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH1 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX2000 will provide greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older FH1 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography info
Samsung NX2000 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
77
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
lighter than average (228g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX2000 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
61
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography features
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography features
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than average (228 grams)
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography details
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7")
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging info
Samsung NX2000 Vlogging info
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
35
touchscreen functionality
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (228g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Samsung NX2000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Samsung NX2000
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Samsung NX2000
Also called Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-01-06 2013-11-30
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 163g (0.36 lbs) 228g (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 908
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $150 $599