Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung NX mini

Here is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FH25 and Samsung NX mini, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the FH25 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") feature different sensor sizing.

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The FH25 was revealed 4 years earlier than the NX mini and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FH25 matches up against the NX mini with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Samsung NX mini. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 offers external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH25 and Samsung NX mini in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FH25 vs the NX mini.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and NX mini is 94 and 93 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and NX mini.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH25 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX mini will give you more detail because of its extra 4.5MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older FH25 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.