Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung GX-10

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FH5 and Samsung GX-10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the FH5 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The FH5 was unveiled 4 years later than the GX-10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FH5 scores vs the GX-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Samsung GX-10. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH5 provides outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung GX-10 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH5 and Samsung GX-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FH5 compared to the GX-10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and GX-10 is 96 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH5 and GX-10.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH5 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic FH5 will offer extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer FH5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.