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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(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
Samsung NX200
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Samsung NX200

 FH20 NX200 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Panasonic FH20

 NX200 FH20 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 26 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Samsung NX200

 FH20 NX200 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography information
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
76
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX200 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (223g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Sports photography info
Samsung NX200 Sports photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
55
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX200 Travel photography factors
64
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition in class (223g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography advice
37
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX200 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
34
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (223g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Samsung NX200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Samsung NX200
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