Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung NX20

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH2 versus Samsung NX20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the FH2 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The FH2 was unveiled 15 months earlier than the NX20 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FH2 scores vs the NX20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Samsung NX20. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 features 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) while the Samsung NX20 has proportions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH2 versus Samsung NX20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FH2 compared to the NX20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and NX20 is 96 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH2 and NX20.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH2 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX20 will give greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older FH2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.