Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung NX300

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic FH7 versus Samsung NX300, 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 NX300 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the FH7 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The FH7 was introduced 3 years earlier than the NX300 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FH7 matches up vs the NX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Samsung NX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH7 comes with exterior dimensions 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 NX300 has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH7 versus Samsung NX300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FH7 compared to the NX300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and NX300 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and NX300.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH7 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX300 will give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older FH7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.