Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung NX1100

Below is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung NX1100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is relatively similar but the FH10 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The FH10 was announced 3 months before the NX1100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the FH10 matches up against the NX1100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Samsung NX1100. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 comes with exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Samsung NX1100 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung NX1100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FH10 against the NX1100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and NX1100 is 97 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH10 and NX1100.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH10 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX1100 will deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively.