Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung GX-1S

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung GX-1S, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the FH10 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The FH10 was announced 7 years after the GX-1S which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FH10 scores vs the GX-1S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Samsung GX-1S. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 has exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FH10 against the GX-1S.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and GX-1S is 97 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH10 and GX-1S.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH10 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FH10 will result in greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher FH10 provides a benefit in sensor tech.