Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung EX2F

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Samsung EX2F. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Panasonic FH27 versus Samsung EX2F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.