Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung NX2000

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH7 and Samsung NX2000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the FH7 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The FH7 was revealed 3 years before the NX2000 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FH7 scores versus the NX2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Samsung NX2000. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH7 enjoys outer 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 NX2000 has sizing of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FH7 and the NX2000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and NX2000 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and NX2000.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH7 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged FH7 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.