Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FH10 versus Samsung Galaxy NX, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is relatively comparable but the FH10 (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The FH10 was launched 5 months prior to the Galaxy NX and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FH10 scores vs the Galaxy NX when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Samsung Galaxy NX. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH10 provides external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH10 versus Samsung Galaxy NX in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FH10 vs the Galaxy NX.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and Galaxy NX is 97 and 82 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH10 and Galaxy NX.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH10 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will provide more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively.