Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung GX-20

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FH7 and Samsung GX-20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the FH7 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The FH7 was brought out 3 years after the GX-20 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FH7 grades vs the GX-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Samsung GX-20. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH7 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH7 and Samsung GX-20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FH7 vs the GX-20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and GX-20 is 96 and 58 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and GX-20.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH7 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic FH7 will show greater detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent FH7 will have a benefit in sensor technology.