Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung NX11

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FH7 and Samsung NX11, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is very close but the FH7 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The FH7 was introduced 9 months after the NX11 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FH7 matches up versus the NX11 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Samsung NX11. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH7 provides external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX11 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH7 and Samsung NX11 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FH7 vs the NX11.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and NX11 is 96 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and NX11.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH7 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FH7 will provide you with more detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer FH7 provides a benefit in sensor tech.