Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung GX-20

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH5 versus Samsung GX-20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is very close but the FH5 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The FH5 was brought out 2 years later than the GX-20 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FH5 grades against the GX-20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Samsung GX-20. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH5 has got outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung GX-20 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH5 versus Samsung GX-20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH5 compared to the GX-20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and GX-20 is 96 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH5 and GX-20.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH5 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FH5 will result in extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent FH5 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.