Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung GX-20

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FH6 and Samsung GX-20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is relatively similar but the FH6 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The FH6 was manufactured 4 years after the GX-20 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FH6 matches up against the GX-20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Samsung GX-20. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH6 enjoys outer measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung GX-20 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FH6 versus the GX-20.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and GX-20 is 96 and 58 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH6 and GX-20.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH6 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung GX-20 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger FH6 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.