Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FH27
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Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Panasonic FH27 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Panasonic FH27
SX30 IS | FH27 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Canon SX30 IS
FH27 | SX30 IS | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Panasonic FH27
SX30 IS | FH27 | |||
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Introduced | September 2010 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same age |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Look at the Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FH27 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | |
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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 |