Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung NX1

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH20 versus Samsung NX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the FH20 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH20 was unveiled 5 years prior to the NX1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FH20 grades against the NX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Samsung NX1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH20 offers outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH20 versus Samsung NX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FH20 versus the NX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and NX1 is 93 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and NX1.

All in all, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH20 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX1 will provide more detail having an extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older FH20 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.