Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung GX-10

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung GX-10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the FH7 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The FH7 was unveiled 5 years after the GX-10 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FH7 scores versus the GX-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Samsung GX-10. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH7 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung GX-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FH7 and the GX-10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and GX-10 is 96 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and GX-10.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH7 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FH7 will give extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent FH7 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.