Canon S100 vs Panasonic FH27

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon S100 versus Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and FH27 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The S100 was brought out 12 months after the FH27 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S100 grades versus the FH27 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S100 Gallery & Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon S100 offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has 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).

Take a look at the Canon S100 versus Panasonic FH27 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S100 against the FH27.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S100 and FH27 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and FH27.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S100 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FH27 will result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent S100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.