Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung GX-20

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH25 and Samsung GX-20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is pretty comparable but the FH25 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The FH25 was launched 2 years later than the GX-20 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FH25 scores versus the GX-20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Samsung GX-20. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 features outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH25 vs the GX-20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and GX-20 is 94 and 58 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The graphic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and GX-20.

All in all, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH25 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FH25 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger FH25 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.