Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung NX1100

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung NX1100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is pretty similar but the FH27 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The FH27 was manufactured 3 years before the NX1100 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the FH27 scores against the NX1100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Samsung NX1100. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 has outer measurements 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 NX1100 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FH27 compared to the NX1100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and NX1100 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and NX1100.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH27 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX1100 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged FH27 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.