Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung Galaxy NX
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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
FH25 | Galaxy NX |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Panasonic FH25
Galaxy NX | FH25 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 29 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+2.1") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Samsung Galaxy NX
FH25 | Galaxy NX | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung Galaxy NX in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Samsung Galaxy NX | |
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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 |