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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX100
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX210
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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FH25 and Samsung NX200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is fairly similar but the FH25 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH25 was brought out 13 months before the NX200 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FH25 scores vs the NX200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Samsung NX200

 FH25 NX200 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Panasonic FH25

 NX200 FH25 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Samsung NX200

 FH25 NX200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 offers exterior 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 NX200 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FH25 vs the NX200.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and NX200 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and NX200.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH25 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX200 will offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged FH25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography factors
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
76
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (223g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography information
Samsung NX200 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
55
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography features
Samsung NX200 Travel photography features
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competitors (223g)
decent MP (20MP)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography advice
38
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging info
Samsung NX200 Vlogging info
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
34
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (223g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic port
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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Samsung NX200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Samsung NX200
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Samsung NX200
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 grams (0.35 pounds) 223 grams (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life 250 shots 330 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $180 $818