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Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX20 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX40 HS
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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FH27, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was launched 3 months before the FH27 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX30 IS scores against the FH27 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Panasonic FH27

 SX30 IS FH27 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Canon SX30 IS

 FH27 SX30 IS 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Panasonic FH27

 SX30 IS FH27 
IntroducedSeptember 2010January 2011Same age
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution

Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX30 IS has outer measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX30 IS versus the FH27.

Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and FH27 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and FH27.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH27 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
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screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others in class (601 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX30 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FH27
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amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography details
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography details
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (601 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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has touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography highlights
41
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging information
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really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than others in class (601 grams)
32
pretty wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Panasonic FH27
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-09-14 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 601 grams (1.32 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $400 $229