Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX2000
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX2000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 & Samsung NX2000. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH1 Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Samsung NX2000
FH1 | NX2000 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Panasonic FH1
NX2000 | FH1 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 47 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+922k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung NX2000
FH1 | NX2000 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX2000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Samsung NX2000 | |
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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 |