Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung NX mini

Here is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FH2 and Samsung NX mini, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the FH2 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") have different sensor sizes.

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The FH2 was revealed 4 years earlier than the NX mini and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FH2 scores against the NX mini in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Samsung NX mini. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH2 features outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst 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).

Check the Panasonic FH2 and Samsung NX mini in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH2 against the NX mini.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and NX mini is 96 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and NX mini.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH2 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX mini will result in more detail because of its extra 6.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older FH2 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.