Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung NX1100

Below is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FH7 versus Samsung NX1100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the FH7 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH7 was launched 19 months prior to the NX1100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the FH7 grades vs the NX1100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Samsung NX1100. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH7 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH7 versus Samsung NX1100 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 utilising at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FH7 and the NX1100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and NX1100 is 96 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and NX1100.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH7 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX1100 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older FH7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.