Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung NX210

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH5 and Samsung NX210, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is relatively close but the FH5 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The FH5 was brought out 19 months earlier than the NX210 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FH5 matches up against the NX210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Samsung NX210. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH5 offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung NX210 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH5 and Samsung NX210 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FH5 compared to the NX210.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH5 and NX210 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH5 and NX210.

Clearly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH5 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX210 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged FH5 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.