Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH27

Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Panasonic FH27, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was announced 2 years later than the FH27 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-ZR800 scores versus the FH27 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR800 provides physical dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Panasonic FH27 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the FH27.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and FH27 is 91 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and FH27.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher EX-ZR800 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.