Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung NX100

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic FH5 versus Samsung NX100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the FH5 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH5 was unveiled 4 months after the NX100 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FH5 matches up vs the NX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Samsung NX100. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH5 has outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH5 versus Samsung NX100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FH5 against the NX100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH5 and NX100 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and NX100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH5 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FH5 will show extra detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.