Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung NX3000

Below is a thorough review of the Panasonic FH8 versus Samsung NX3000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is relatively close but the FH8 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The FH8 was brought out 3 years earlier than the NX3000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FH8 scores versus the NX3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Samsung NX3000. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH8 provides outside 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) and the Samsung NX3000 has specifications of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH8 versus Samsung NX3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FH8 compared to the NX3000.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and NX3000 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH8 and NX3000.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH8 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX3000 will render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older FH8 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.