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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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 Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FH27 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was revealed 20 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FH27 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 4G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 FH27 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Panasonic FH27

 Galaxy Camera 4G FH27 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2011Fresher by 20 months
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 FH27 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FH27 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The older FH27 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography highlights
68
has touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
lighter than competition (305g)
resolution is good (16MP)
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography factors
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
47
fairly wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging info
32
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
37
fairly wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (305g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VI 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 4.8"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s -
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s -
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lbs) 305 grams (0.67 lbs)
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 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $229 $550