Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung GX-20

In this article, we are looking at the Panasonic FH8 and Samsung GX-20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is very comparable but the FH8 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The FH8 was announced 4 years later than the GX-20 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FH8 grades versus the GX-20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Samsung GX-20. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH8 enjoys outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH8 and Samsung GX-20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FH8 compared to the GX-20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and GX-20 is 96 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH8 and GX-20.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH8 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FH8 will provide more detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer FH8 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.