Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung NX300

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH8 and Samsung NX300, one is 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 NX300 (20MP) is very well matched but the FH8 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The FH8 was manufactured 22 months earlier than the NX300 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FH8 scores versus the NX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Samsung NX300. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH8 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 NX300 has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH8 and Samsung NX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH8 versus the NX300.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and NX300 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH8 and NX300.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH8 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX300 will give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FH8 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.