Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung NX1100

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung NX1100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the FH2 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH2 was released 3 years earlier than the NX1100 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FH2 scores versus the NX1100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Samsung NX1100. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 enjoys external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst 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 out the Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung NX1100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FH2 and the NX1100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and NX1100 is 96 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH2 and NX1100.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH2 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX1100 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older FH2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.