Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung NX100

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung NX100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the FH3 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH3 was unveiled 8 months earlier than the NX100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FH3 matches up versus the NX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Samsung NX100. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH3 comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FH3 vs the NX100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and NX100 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and NX100.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH3 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX100 will resolve extra detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.