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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(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
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FH1 versus Samsung NX300M, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the FH1 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH1 was revealed 4 years before the NX300M and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FH1 scores against the NX300M when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Samsung NX300M

 FH1 NX300M 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Panasonic FH1

 NX300M FH1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 36 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution768k230kSharper display (+538k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung NX300M

 FH1 NX300M 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH1 has got exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH1 versus Samsung NX300M in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the FH1 against the NX300M.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and NX300M is 95 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and NX300M.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH1 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX300M will deliver extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older FH1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography information
Samsung NX300M Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography features
Samsung NX300M Travel photography features
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
Landscape photography with Samsung NX300M
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
72
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX300M Vlogging highlights
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
33
has touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Samsung NX300M
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Samsung NX300M
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Samsung NX300M
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-01-06 2013-01-03
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CCD 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 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 247
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163 gr (0.36 pounds) 331 gr (0.73 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $150 $699