Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung NX200

The following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FH5 and Samsung NX200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the FH5 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The FH5 was launched 13 months prior to the NX200 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the FH5 scores vs the NX200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Samsung NX200. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH5 comes with physical 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 NX200 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH5 and Samsung NX200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FH5 and the NX200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and NX200 is 96 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and NX200.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH5 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX200 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.