Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung NX210

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung NX210, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the FH8 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The FH8 was announced 7 months before the NX210 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FH8 grades against the NX210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Samsung NX210. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH8 features external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung NX210 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung NX210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FH8 compared to the NX210.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and NX210 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH8 and NX210.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH8 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX210 will provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged FH8 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.