Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung NX300M

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FH6 and Samsung NX300M, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the FH6 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The FH6 was brought out 12 months earlier than the NX300M and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FH6 scores vs the NX300M with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Samsung NX300M. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH6 enjoys external dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH6 and Samsung NX300M in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FH6 compared to the NX300M.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and NX300M is 96 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH6 and NX300M.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH6 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX300M will offer extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older FH6 is going to be behind in sensor technology.