Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung TL500

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FH27 versus Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the FH27 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") possess different sensor size.

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The FH27 was announced 6 months later than the TL500 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the FH27 matches up against the TL500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Samsung TL500. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH27 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH27 versus Samsung TL500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FH27 against the TL500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and TL500 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and TL500.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH27 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FH27 will provide you with more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively.