Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung NX1000

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FH25 versus Samsung NX1000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is very well matched but the FH25 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The FH25 was brought out 15 months earlier than the NX1000 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FH25 matches up against the NX1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Samsung NX1000. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH25 has outside dimensions 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 NX1000 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH25 versus Samsung NX1000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FH25 compared to the NX1000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and NX1000 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and NX1000.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH25 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX1000 will resolve more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH25 is going to be behind in sensor tech.