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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Introduced January 2008
  • Superseded the Samsung GX-10
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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung GX-20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the FH10 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The FH10 was launched 5 years later than the GX-20 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FH10 matches up vs the GX-20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Samsung GX-20

 FH10 GX-20 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2008Fresher by 61 months

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Panasonic FH10

 GX-20 FH10 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung GX-20

 FH10 GX-20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 offers external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FH10 and the GX-20.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and GX-20 is 97 and 58 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH10 and GX-20.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FH10 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic FH10 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher FH10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
71
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography features
Samsung GX-20 Street photography features
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography advice
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography advice
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography information
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competitors in class (103 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
weather sealing
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography factors
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography factors
39
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
small screen (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging details
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging details
31
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Samsung GX-20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Samsung GX-20
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Samsung GX-20
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-01-07 2008-01-24
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4688 x 3120
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103g (0.23 pounds) 800g (1.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 68
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 714
Other
Battery life 260 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $110 $850