Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung NX500

In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH20 versus Samsung NX500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the FH20 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH20 was announced 6 years earlier than the NX500 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FH20 matches up against the NX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Samsung NX500. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH20 offers external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung NX500 has dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH20 versus Samsung NX500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FH20 versus the NX500.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and NX500 is 93 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and NX500.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH20 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX500 will produce greater detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older FH20 will be behind in sensor innovation.