Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung NX11
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Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung NX11 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
- Announced January 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Launched December 2010
- Previous Model is Samsung NX10
- Successor is Samsung NX20
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The following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FH5 versus Samsung NX11, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is relatively comparable but the FH5 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe FH5 was revealed within a month of the NX11 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the FH5 matches up vs the NX11 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Samsung NX11
| FH5 | NX11 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Panasonic FH5
| NX11 | FH5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Samsung NX11
| FH5 | NX11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | December 2010 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH5 has 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 NX11 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH5 against the NX11.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and NX11 is 96 and 80 respectively.
Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH5 and NX11.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH5 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FH5 will show greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.
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Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Samsung NX11 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Samsung NX11 |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FS18 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-12-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine IV | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.30 m | 11.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 121 gr (0.27 lb) | 499 gr (1.10 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 553 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 photos | 400 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | BP1130 |
| 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 |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $169 | $626 |