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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung Galaxy NX, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is pretty close but the FH25 (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The FH25 was introduced 3 years before the Galaxy NX and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FH25 grades versus the Galaxy NX in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 FH25 Galaxy NX 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Panasonic FH25

 Galaxy NX FH25 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2011Fresher by 29 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimension4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 FH25 Galaxy NX 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 has physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy NX has measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FH25 vs the Galaxy NX.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and Galaxy NX is 94 and 82 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and Galaxy NX.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH25 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will result in more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older FH25 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography information
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (495g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (440 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography advice
65
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
better than average battery power (440 shots)
has focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (495 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography highlights
38
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (440 shots)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging features
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
34
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (495 grams)
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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Samsung Galaxy NX
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-06-20
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI DRIMe IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lbs) 495 gr (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 440 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $180 $1,300