Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung NX1

Below is a in depth review of the Panasonic FH27 versus Samsung NX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the FH27 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The FH27 was unveiled 4 years prior to the NX1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FH27 grades vs the NX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Samsung NX1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FH27 compared to the NX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and NX1 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and NX1.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH27 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX1 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older FH27 will be behind in sensor technology.