Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung NX200
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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Launched January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
- Launched February 2012
- Replaced the Samsung NX100
- Renewed by Samsung NX210

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung NX200 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung NX200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the FH20 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

The FH20 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the NX200 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FH20 scores against the NX200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung NX200 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Samsung NX200. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Samsung NX200
FH20 | NX200 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Panasonic FH20
NX200 | FH20 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 26 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Samsung NX200
FH20 | NX200 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH20 comes with outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung NX200 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung NX200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FH20 and the NX200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and NX200 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and NX200.
To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FH20 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX200 will offer you more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older FH20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Samsung NX200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Samsung NX200 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FS30 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 178 grams (0.39 pounds) | 223 grams (0.49 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 69 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 618 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BC1030 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $179 | $818 |