Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung NX10
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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Revealed April 2010
- Successor is Samsung NX11

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung NX10 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH27 versus Samsung NX10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is very similar but the FH27 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

The FH27 was launched 10 months after the NX10 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FH27 scores versus the NX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung NX10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Samsung NX10. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Samsung NX10
FH27 | NX10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | April 2010 | Newer by 10 months |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Panasonic FH27
NX10 | FH27 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Samsung NX10
FH27 | NX10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 offers physical measurements 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 NX10 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FH27 versus Samsung NX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FH27 and the NX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and NX10 is 94 and 80 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and NX10.
Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH27 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FH27 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher FH27 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Samsung NX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Samsung NX10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2010-04-07 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine VI | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 920k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152g (0.34 lb) | 499g (1.10 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 572 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 images | 400 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $229 | $626 |