Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung NX5
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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Revealed June 2010
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Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH25 versus Samsung NX5, one being 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 NX5 (15MP) is very well matched but the FH25 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe FH25 was announced 8 months later than the NX5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FH25 scores against the NX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Samsung NX5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Samsung NX5
| FH25 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 | June 2010 | Fresher by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Panasonic FH25
| NX5 | FH25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
| Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Samsung NX5
| FH25 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
| Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH25 provides physical 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 NX5 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FH25 versus Samsung NX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FH25 and the NX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and NX5 is 94 and 80 respectively.
Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and NX5.
As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH25 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FH25 will give you extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent FH25 will have an edge in sensor tech.
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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Samsung NX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Samsung NX5 |
| Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FS35 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2010-06-01 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine VI | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | 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 | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT Screen LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 11.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 159 gr (0.35 lbs) | 499 gr (1.10 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 photos | 400 photos |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | BP1130 |
| 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 |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $180 | $499 |