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Canon 600D vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
66
Imaging
59
Features
72
Overall
64
Canon EOS 600D front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon 600D vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Canon 600D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 570g - 133 x 100 x 80mm
  • Revealed March 2011
  • Additionally Known as EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5
  • Older Model is Canon 550D
  • Replacement is Canon 650D
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
  • Released January 2011
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Canon 600D vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon 600D versus Panasonic FH27, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 600D (18MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the 600D (APS-C) and FH27 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The 600D was brought out 3 months later than the FH27 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 600D being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the 600D scores against the FH27 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 600D over the Panasonic FH27

 600D FH27 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Canon 600D

 FH27 600D 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 600D and Panasonic FH27

 600D FH27 
ReleasedMarch 2011January 2011Similar generation
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing

Canon 600D vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 600D has got physical dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 600D and the FH27.

Canon 600D vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 600D and FH27 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Canon 600D vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Canon 600D vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 600D and FH27.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 600D because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 600D will resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Canon 600D vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Canon 600D vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 600D vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 600D
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
75
you can focus manually
MP count good (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 600D as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
67
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 600D Sports photography features
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography features
54
MP count good (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (440 CIPA)
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 600D as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Travel photography camera
62
MP count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (440 CIPA)
68
features focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 600D Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography features
63
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (440 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
43
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 600D Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging highlights
70
display is selfie friendly
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Canon 600D vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 600D and Panasonic FH27
 Canon EOS 600DPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS 600D Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Also referred to as EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-03-31 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 570g (1.26 lb) 152g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 100 x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 793 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 shots 250 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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