Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung NX30

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH8 versus Samsung NX30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is relatively close but the FH8 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH8 was announced 24 months before the NX30 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FH8 scores versus the NX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Samsung NX30. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH8 features external 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) while the Samsung NX30 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FH8 and the NX30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and NX30 is 96 and 75 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and NX30.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FH8 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX30 will render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged FH8 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.