Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung NX30

The following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FH27 and Samsung NX30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is very well matched but the FH27 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The FH27 was unveiled 4 years before the NX30 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FH27 grades vs the NX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Samsung NX30. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH27 and Samsung NX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FH27 against the NX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and NX30 is 94 and 75 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and NX30.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH27 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX30 will resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged FH27 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.