Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung SL820

Below is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was announced 23 months later than the SL820 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FH27 matches up against the SL820 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Samsung SL820. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH27 has outside 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) whilst the Samsung SL820 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FH27 against the SL820.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and SL820 is 94 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and SL820.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FH27 to render more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer FH27 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.