Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung PL120
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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Samsung PL120. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Samsung PL120
| FH27 | PL120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" | 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 | January 2011 | Same generation | |
| Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and PL120 is 94 and 99 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Samsung 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 |