Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung NX500

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung NX500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the FH2 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The FH2 was unveiled 5 years before the NX500 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FH2 grades against the NX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Samsung NX500. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH2 has 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 NX500 has measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FH2 compared to the NX500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and NX500 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and NX500.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FH2 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX500 will show greater detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.