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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Announced January 2011
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is IT100
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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Samsung SL820

 FH27 SL820 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 23 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Panasonic FH27

 SL820 FH27 

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Samsung SL820

 FH27 SL820 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
Portrait photography with Samsung SL820
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL820 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL820 Travel photography factors
68
supports touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Landscape photography camera
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL820 Vlogging factors
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Samsung SL820
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Samsung SL820
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Samsung SL820
Also called as - IT100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 gr (0.34 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $229 $280