Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung NX mini

Here is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung NX mini, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the FH10 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") posses different sensor measurements.

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The FH10 was introduced 14 months earlier than the NX mini making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FH10 matches up against the NX mini in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Samsung NX mini. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH10 comes with physical dimensions 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 NX mini has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung NX mini in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH10 compared to the NX mini.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and NX mini is 97 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and NX mini.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH10 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX mini will offer more detail using its extra 4.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older FH10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.