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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB850F 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 WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB850F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was launched 12 months prior to the WB850F and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the FH27 scores vs the WB850F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Samsung WB850F

 FH27 WB850F 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Panasonic FH27

 WB850F FH27 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Samsung WB850F

 FH27 WB850F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH27 offers exterior 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) while the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FH27 versus the WB850F.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and WB850F is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and WB850F.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older FH27 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography features
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Street photography details
Samsung WB850F Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography features
Samsung WB850F Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography information
Samsung WB850F Travel photography information
68
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH27
Landscape photography with Samsung WB850F
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB850F as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
34
rather wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Samsung WB850F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Samsung WB850F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Samsung WB850F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $229 $599