Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung NX300M

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung NX300M, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is relatively well matched but the FH27 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The FH27 was announced 24 months prior to the NX300M which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FH27 matches up against the NX300M in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Samsung NX300M. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FH27 vs the NX300M.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and NX300M is 94 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and NX300M.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH27 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX300M will give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older FH27 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.