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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung EX2F 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Revealed December 2012
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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FH27 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the FH27 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The FH27 was revealed 23 months before the EX2F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FH27 grades vs the EX2F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Samsung EX2F

 FH27 EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Panasonic FH27

 EX2F FH27 
RevealedDecember 2012January 2011More recent by 23 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Samsung EX2F

 FH27 EX2F 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 provides physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FH27 versus the EX2F.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and EX2F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and EX2F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH27 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FH27 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older FH27 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
42
has manual focus
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH27
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
63
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography details
Samsung EX2F Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography factors
Samsung EX2F Travel photography factors
68
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (294 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
43
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
53
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH27
Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
32
rather wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
71
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than average (294 grams)
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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Samsung EX2F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Samsung EX2F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s -
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 pounds) 294 grams (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery life 250 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $229 $478