Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung NX10

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung NX10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is pretty comparable but the FH2 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The FH2 was brought out 10 months later than the NX10 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FH2 scores against the NX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Samsung NX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH2 offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FH2 compared to the NX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and NX10 is 96 and 80 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and NX10.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FH2 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX10 will show more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FH2 should have an edge in sensor innovation.