Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung NX30

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH20 versus Samsung NX30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the FH20 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The FH20 was announced 5 years earlier than the NX30 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the FH20 scores vs the NX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Samsung NX30. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH20 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH20 versus Samsung NX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FH20 versus the NX30.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and NX30 is 93 and 75 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH20 and NX30.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH20 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX30 will give more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FH20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.