Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung NX30

In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung NX30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the FH2 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The FH2 was announced 4 years earlier than the NX30 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the FH2 matches up vs the NX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Samsung NX30. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH2 provides external measurements 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 NX30 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung NX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FH2 vs the NX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and NX30 is 96 and 75 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and NX30.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FH2 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX30 will render more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older FH2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.