Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung NX200

The following is a extended review of the Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung NX200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is relatively similar but the FH8 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The FH8 was unveiled about the same time to the NX200 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the FH8 matches up against the NX200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Samsung NX200. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Samsung NX200 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH8 has outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX200 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung NX200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH8 compared to the NX200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and NX200 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH8 and NX200.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH8 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX200 will offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.