Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung NX10

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung NX10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is fairly similar but the FH20 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The FH20 was brought out 3 months prior to the NX10 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FH20 matches up against the NX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Samsung NX10. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH20 offers external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung NX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH20 against the NX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and NX10 is 93 and 80 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and NX10.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH20 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX10 will deliver more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively.