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Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FH27, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was unveiled 5 months prior to the FH27 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-Z800 scores vs the FH27 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Panasonic FH27

 EX-Z800 FH27 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Casio EX-Z800

 FH27 EX-Z800 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Panasonic FH27

 EX-Z800 FH27 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z800 provides outside dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z800 versus the FH27.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and FH27 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z800 and FH27.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH27 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography factors
35
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography info
Panasonic FH27 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography factors
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
68
provides touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography factors
42
focusing manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging factors
29
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Panasonic FH27
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-03 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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 27-108mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-120 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $150 $229