Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung NX100

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic FH7 and Samsung NX100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is very close but the FH7 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The FH7 was unveiled 12 months later than the NX100 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FH7 grades against the NX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Samsung NX100. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH7 has external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has sizing of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FH7 compared to the NX100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and NX100 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and NX100.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH7 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FH7 will result in more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger FH7 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.