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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
50
Overall
52

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung NX10 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
  • Released January 2011
Samsung NX10
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Samsung NX10

 FH27 NX10 
RevealedJanuary 2011April 2010Newer by 10 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Panasonic FH27

 NX10 FH27 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Samsung NX10

 FH27 NX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Street photography details
Samsung NX10 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX10 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
52
resolution is good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (400 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
Travel photography with Samsung NX10
68
provides touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
better than average battery power (400 shots)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (499 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX10 Vlogging highlights
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
24
features face detection autofocus
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (499g)
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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Samsung NX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Samsung NX10
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