Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung NX210

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung NX210, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the FH3 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The FH3 was brought out 3 years prior to the NX210 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FH3 scores against the NX210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Samsung NX210. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH3 provides outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung NX210 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung NX210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FH3 compared to the NX210.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and NX210 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH3 and NX210.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH3 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX210 will offer extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.