Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX300M
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX300M Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Samsung NX300M. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Samsung NX300M
FH1 | NX300M |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Panasonic FH1
NX300M | FH1 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | January 2010 | More recent by 36 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3.3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 768k | 230k | Sharper display (+538k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung NX300M
FH1 | NX300M | |||
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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.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and NX300M is 95 and 86 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Samsung NX300M | |
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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 |