Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung NX5

The following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung NX5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is fairly well matched but the FH8 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The FH8 was released 20 months after the NX5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FH8 matches up vs the NX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Samsung NX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH8 has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung NX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FH8 compared to the NX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and NX5 is 96 and 80 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH8 and NX5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH8 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FH8 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher FH8 will have an edge in sensor innovation.