Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung NX1

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung NX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the FH25 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The FH25 was introduced 4 years before the NX1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the FH25 grades against the NX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Samsung NX1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH25 features outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung NX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH25 and the NX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and NX1 is 94 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and NX1.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FH25 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX1 will give more detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older FH25 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.