Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung NX1000

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung NX1000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is very comparable but the FH8 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The FH8 was manufactured 3 months before the NX1000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the FH8 grades against the NX1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Samsung NX1000. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH8 has got external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung NX1000 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung NX1000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH8 versus the NX1000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and NX1000 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and NX1000.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FH8 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX1000 will show extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively.