Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung NX210
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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
- Launched January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Old Model is Samsung NX200
- Replacement is Samsung NX300

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung NX210 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung NX210, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the FH22 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

The FH22 was released 3 years earlier than the NX210 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FH22 scores vs the NX210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung NX210 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 & Samsung NX210. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH22 Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Samsung NX210
FH22 | NX210 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Panasonic FH22
NX210 | FH22 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 31 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung NX210
FH22 | NX210 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung NX210 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung NX210 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the FH22 against the NX210.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and NX210 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH22 and NX210.
As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH22 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX210 will render more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FH22 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Samsung NX210 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Samsung NX210 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS33 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2012-08-14 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 170 grams (0.37 lbs) | 222 grams (0.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 719 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BC1030 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $200 | $625 |