Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung NX10

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung NX10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is very close but the FH7 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The FH7 was brought out 18 months later than the NX10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FH7 matches up against the NX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Samsung NX10. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH7 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FH7 and the NX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and NX10 is 96 and 80 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and NX10.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH7 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic FH7 will result in greater detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent FH7 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.