Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung GX-10

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FH2 and Samsung GX-10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the FH2 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The FH2 was revealed 4 years later than the GX-10 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the FH2 grades vs the GX-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Samsung GX-10. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 provides exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung GX-10 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH2 and Samsung GX-10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FH2 vs the GX-10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and GX-10 is 96 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and GX-10.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH2 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic FH2 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer FH2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.