Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung NX2000

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung NX2000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the FH22 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH22 was introduced 4 years prior to the NX2000 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FH22 matches up against the NX2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Samsung NX2000. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH22 enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung NX2000 has specifications of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung NX2000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FH22 against the NX2000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and NX2000 is 94 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and NX2000.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH22 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX2000 will result in extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older FH22 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.