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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Released January 2014
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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FH27 versus Samsung WB50F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was manufactured 4 years prior to the WB50F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FH27 scores against the WB50F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Samsung WB50F

 FH27 WB50F 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Panasonic FH27

 WB50F FH27 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 36 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Samsung WB50F

 FH27 WB50F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH27 features physical measurements 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 WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FH27 compared to the WB50F.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and WB50F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and WB50F.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH27 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH27
Street photography with Samsung WB50F
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB50F Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB50F Travel photography factors
68
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (207g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography info
42
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB50F Vlogging advice
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Samsung WB50F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Samsung WB50F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Samsung WB50F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lbs) 207 gr (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $229 $180