Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung NX1100

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung NX1100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the FH22 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The FH22 was brought out 4 years before the NX1100 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FH22 scores against the NX1100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 & Samsung NX1100. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH22 Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH22 provides physical measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung NX1100 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FH22 versus the NX1100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and NX1100 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and NX1100.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH22 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX1100 will offer you greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH22 is going to be behind in sensor tech.