Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung CL80

Below is a complete overview of the Panasonic FH27 versus Samsung CL80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was announced 13 months later than the CL80 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FH27 scores versus the CL80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Samsung CL80. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Samsung CL80 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH27 comes with physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH27 versus Samsung CL80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FH27 vs the CL80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and CL80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and CL80.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH27 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent FH27 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.