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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Also Known as Wi-Fi
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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FH27 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was revealed 3 years prior to the Galaxy Camera and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FH27 scores versus the Galaxy Camera in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 FH27 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Panasonic FH27

 Galaxy Camera FH27 
LaunchedFebruary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 FH27 Galaxy Camera 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH27 has external dimensions 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 Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH27 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH27 against the Galaxy Camera.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and Galaxy Camera is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH27 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images although you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older FH27 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography details
34
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (300 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography details
68
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others (300g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography details
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging factors
32
decently wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
37
pretty wide (23mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic jack
lighter than others (300g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also called - Wi-Fi
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VI 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 lb) 300g (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $229 $450