Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung NX100

The following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung NX100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is fairly close but the FH8 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH8 was launched 17 months after the NX100 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the FH8 scores against the NX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Samsung NX100. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH8 features external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has sizing of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung NX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FH8 and the NX100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and NX100 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH8 and NX100.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH8 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FH8 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent FH8 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.