Clicky

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB350F 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 WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Released January 2014
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH27 and Samsung WB350F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The FH27 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WB350F which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FH27 grades versus the WB350F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Samsung WB350F

 FH27 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Panasonic FH27

 WB350F FH27 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 36 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Samsung WB350F

 FH27 WB350F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH27 offers external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH27 and Samsung WB350F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FH27 and the WB350F.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and WB350F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and WB350F.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files but you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH27 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography factors
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH27
Street photography with Samsung WB350F
62
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (276g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography info
Samsung WB350F Travel photography info
68
includes touch focus
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography information
42
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
34
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (276g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Samsung WB350F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Samsung WB350F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lb) 276 gr (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $229 $260