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Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Released June 2013
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is fairly comparable but the FH5 (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH5 was revealed 3 years prior to the Galaxy NX and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FH5 matches up versus the Galaxy NX for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 FH5 Galaxy NX 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Panasonic FH5

 Galaxy NX FH5 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2011More recent by 29 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 FH5 Galaxy NX 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH5 offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy NX has sizing of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FH5 and the Galaxy NX.

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and Galaxy NX is 96 and 82 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH5 and Galaxy NX.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH5 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy NX will provide more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older FH5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography features
34
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography advice
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (495 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography information
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (440 per charge)
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography information
71
lighter than competitors (121g)
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
68
great battery pack (440 CIPA)
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (495 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH5
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
38
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (4.8")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging features
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
34
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (495g)
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Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Samsung Galaxy NX
Other name Lumix DMC-FS18 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-05 2013-06-20
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV DRIMe IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 4.8"
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 495g (1.09 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs 440 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $169 $1,300