Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung NX11

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FH25 versus Samsung NX11, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the FH25 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The FH25 was introduced at a similar time to the NX11 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FH25 matches up vs the NX11 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Samsung NX11. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung NX11 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH25 versus Samsung NX11 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FH25 versus the NX11.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and NX11 is 94 and 80 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and NX11.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH25 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FH25 will give more detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.