Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Samsung Galaxy NX. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

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.

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

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.