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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was announced 12 months prior to the DV300F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FH27 grades vs the DV300F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Samsung DV300F

 FH27 DV300F 
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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Panasonic FH27

 DV300F FH27 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Samsung DV300F

 FH27 DV300F 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 has outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FH27 against the DV300F.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and DV300F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and DV300F.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FH27 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography features
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography features
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Street photography features
Samsung DV300F Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH27
Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography advice
Samsung DV300F Travel photography advice
68
comes with focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others (133 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography features
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography features
43
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
43
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Samsung DV300F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Samsung DV300F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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