Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung NX1100

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FH5 versus Samsung NX1100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the FH5 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The FH5 was announced 3 years before the NX1100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FH5 grades versus the NX1100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Samsung NX1100. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH5 offers 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 NX1100 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH5 versus Samsung NX1100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FH5 and the NX1100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and NX1100 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH5 and NX1100.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH5 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX1100 will give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older FH5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.