Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung NX300M

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FH7 versus Samsung NX300M, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is pretty similar but the FH7 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH7 was revealed 16 months prior to the NX300M which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FH7 grades against the NX300M in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Samsung NX300M. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH7 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung NX300M has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH7 versus Samsung NX300M in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH7 compared to the NX300M.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and NX300M is 96 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and NX300M.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FH7 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX300M will deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.