Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung NX100

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung NX100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is relatively close but the FH25 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH25 was announced 4 months after the NX100 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FH25 matches up versus the NX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Samsung NX100. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH25 against the NX100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and NX100 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and NX100.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH25 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FH25 will result in more detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.