Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung NX200

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung NX200, one being 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 NX200 (20MP) is very well matched but the FH27 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The FH27 was brought out 13 months before the NX200 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the FH27 matches up vs the NX200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Samsung NX200. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH27 has 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 NX200 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung NX200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FH27 and the NX200.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and NX200 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and NX200.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH27 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX200 will give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older FH27 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.