Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung NX500

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung NX500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the FH22 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The FH22 was announced 6 years earlier than the NX500 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FH22 scores vs the NX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 & Samsung NX500. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 has physical dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung NX500 has proportions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung NX500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FH22 against the NX500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and NX500 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and NX500.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH22 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX500 will result in more detail with its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged FH22 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.