Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung NX11

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung NX11, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is pretty well matched but the FH22 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The FH22 was revealed 11 months prior to the NX11 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FH22 grades vs the NX11 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Samsung NX11. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH22 provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung NX11 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung NX11 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FH22 vs the NX11.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and NX11 is 94 and 80 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and NX11.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH22 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX11 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older FH22 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.