Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung NX20

Here is a detailed review of the Panasonic FS25 and Samsung NX20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The FS25 was brought out 4 years prior to the NX20 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the FS25 scores against the NX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Samsung NX20. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS25 offers outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX20 has proportions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

See the Panasonic FS25 and Samsung NX20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FS25 and the NX20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and NX20 is 95 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and NX20.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FS25 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX20 will give more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older FS25 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.