Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung SL30

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was announced 23 months later than the SL30 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FH27 scores versus the SL30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Samsung SL30. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH27 comes with physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH27 versus the SL30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and SL30 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and SL30.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH27 to provide extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger FH27 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.