Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung NX1000

Following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FH27 versus Samsung NX1000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the FH27 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The FH27 was unveiled 15 months prior to the NX1000 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FH27 scores against the NX1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Samsung NX1000. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH27 features 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) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH27 versus Samsung NX1000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FH27 compared to the NX1000.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and NX1000 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH27 and NX1000.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH27 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX1000 will give extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH27 is going to be behind in sensor technology.