Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung NX20

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung NX20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the FH20 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH20 was unveiled 3 years prior to the NX20 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FH20 matches up vs the NX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Samsung NX20. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH20 provides exterior 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) and the Samsung NX20 has proportions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung NX20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FH20 compared to the NX20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and NX20 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and NX20.

All in all, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FH20 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX20 will render extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH20 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.