Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung NX11

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung NX11, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is fairly similar but the FH20 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The FH20 was introduced 11 months before the NX11 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FH20 scores versus the NX11 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Samsung NX11. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH20 enjoys physical measurements 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 NX11 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).

Look at the Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung NX11 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FH20 and the NX11.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and NX11 is 93 and 80 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and NX11.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH20 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX11 will deliver greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older FH20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.