Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung GX-20

Following is a complete overview of the Panasonic FH20 versus Samsung GX-20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is relatively comparable but the FH20 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The FH20 was released 24 months after the GX-20 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FH20 grades vs the GX-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Samsung GX-20. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH20 has exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung GX-20 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH20 versus Samsung GX-20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FH20 compared to the GX-20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and GX-20 is 93 and 58 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH20 and GX-20.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH20 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung GX-20 will show more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer FH20 should have an edge in sensor innovation.