Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung NX1

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH8 versus Samsung NX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the FH8 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH8 was launched 3 years prior to the NX1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FH8 scores versus the NX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Samsung NX1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH8 provides external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung NX1 has sizing of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH8 versus Samsung NX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FH8 vs the NX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and NX1 is 96 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH8 and NX1.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH8 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX1 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH8 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.