Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung NX200

Following is a extensive review of the Panasonic FH2 versus Samsung NX200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the FH2 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The FH2 was released 13 months before the NX200 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FH2 matches up versus the NX200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Samsung NX200. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 has got physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX200 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH2 versus Samsung NX200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FH2 vs the NX200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and NX200 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and NX200.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH2 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX200 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged FH2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.