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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung PL120 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic FH27 versus Samsung PL120, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was released very close to the PL120 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FH27 matches up vs the PL120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Samsung PL120

 FH27 PL120 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Panasonic FH27

 PL120 FH27 

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Samsung PL120

 FH27 PL120 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH27 enjoys outside 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 PL120 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FH27 vs the PL120.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and PL120 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH27 and PL120.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH27 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH27
Street photography with Samsung PL120
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography features
Samsung PL120 Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
Travel photography with Samsung PL120
68
comes with touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography information
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography information
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
33
fast max aperture (f)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging details
Samsung PL120 Vlogging details
32
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
31
fast max aperture (f)
comes with mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Samsung PL120
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Samsung PL120
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Samsung PL120
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots Single -
Launch pricing $229 $150