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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX100
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX210
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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Samsung NX200

 FH27 NX200 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Panasonic FH27

 NX200 FH27 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Samsung NX200

 FH27 NX200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography information
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
76
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH27
Street photography with Samsung NX200
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (223 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
55
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
Travel photography with Samsung NX200
68
has touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competitors in class (223g)
decent megapixels (20MP)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography factors
43
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging information
Samsung NX200 Vlogging information
32
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
34
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (223 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Samsung NX200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Samsung NX200
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Samsung NX200
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Touch Screen LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 lb) 223g (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 330 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $229 $818