Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX300

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung NX300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the FH1 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The FH1 was introduced 4 years prior to the NX300 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FH1 scores versus the NX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Samsung NX300. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH1 comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung NX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FH1 against the NX300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and NX300 is 95 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH1 and NX300.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FH1 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX300 will show extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older FH1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.