Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung NX mini

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH20 and Samsung NX mini, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the FH20 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH20 was announced 5 years before the NX mini and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FH20 grades versus the NX mini when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Samsung NX mini. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH20 comes with physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH20 and Samsung NX mini in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FH20 and the NX mini.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and NX mini is 93 and 93 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH20 and NX mini.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH20 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX mini will resolve more detail with its extra 6.5MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older FH20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.