Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung NX300M

Here is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung NX300M, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the FH22 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The FH22 was introduced 4 years prior to the NX300M and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FH22 matches up vs the NX300M in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 & Samsung NX300M. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH22 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 comes with outer 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 NX300M has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FH22 versus the NX300M.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and NX300M is 94 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH22 and NX300M.

All in all, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH22 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX300M will give you more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older FH22 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.