Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung NX mini

In this write-up, we are looking at the Panasonic FH3 and Samsung NX mini, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the FH3 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH3 was launched 5 years prior to the NX mini which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FH3 scores versus the NX mini when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Samsung NX mini. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH3 comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH3 and Samsung NX mini in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FH3 compared to the NX mini.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and NX mini is 94 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH3 and NX mini.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH3 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX mini will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 6.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FH3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.