Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FH2 and Samsung Galaxy NX, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the FH2 (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The FH2 was introduced 3 years earlier than the Galaxy NX which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the FH2 matches up against the Galaxy NX with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Samsung Galaxy NX. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH2 comes with external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FH2 and the Galaxy NX.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and Galaxy NX is 96 and 82 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and Galaxy NX.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH2 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung Galaxy NX will provide you with greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged FH2 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.