Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung NX20

The following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung NX20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the FH25 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The FH25 was unveiled 15 months earlier than the NX20 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FH25 matches up versus the NX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Samsung NX20. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 comes with 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) while the Samsung NX20 has measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung NX20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FH25 compared to the NX20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and NX20 is 94 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and NX20.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH25 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX20 will provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged FH25 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.