Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung NX1

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FH5 and Samsung NX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the FH5 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH5 was released 4 years before the NX1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FH5 matches up versus the NX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Samsung NX1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH5 has 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 NX1 has dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH5 and Samsung NX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FH5 versus the NX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and NX1 is 96 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH5 and NX1.

Clearly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH5 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX1 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older FH5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.