Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung HZ50W

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung HZ50W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was launched 9 months later than the HZ50W and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FH27 scores versus the HZ50W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Samsung HZ50W. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH27 comes with outer dimensions 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 HZ50W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FH27 and the HZ50W.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and HZ50W is 94 and 70 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and HZ50W.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FH27 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer FH27 provides an advantage in sensor technology.