Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung NX210

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH2 versus Samsung NX210, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the FH2 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH2 was manufactured 19 months before the NX210 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FH2 scores against the NX210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Samsung NX210. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. 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) and the Samsung NX210 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FH2 against the NX210.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and NX210 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH2 and NX210.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH2 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX210 will provide extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH2 will be behind in sensor technology.