Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung NX300

The following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FH5 and Samsung NX300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is very similar but the FH5 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH5 was introduced 3 years prior to the NX300 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FH5 scores against the NX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Samsung NX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH5 has got outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300 has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FH5 compared to the NX300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH5 and NX300 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH5 and NX300.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH5 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX300 will offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged FH5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.