Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung NX1000
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Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Announced April 2012
- Successor is Samsung NX1100
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On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH5 and Samsung NX1000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is fairly similar but the FH5 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FH5 was released 15 months prior to the NX1000 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FH5 scores versus the NX1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung NX1000 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Samsung NX1000. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Samsung NX1000
| FH5 | NX1000 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Panasonic FH5
| NX1000 | FH5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2012 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 15 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Samsung NX1000
| FH5 | NX1000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH5 has got external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung NX1000 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FH5 versus the NX1000.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and NX1000 is 96 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH5 and NX1000.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH5 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX1000 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The older FH5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Samsung NX1000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Samsung NX1000 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS18 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2012-04-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 32 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 8.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.30 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 121g (0.27 pounds) | 222g (0.49 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 72 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 840 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 pictures | 320 pictures |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | BC1030 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $169 | $388 |