Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH27

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was launched 24 months prior to the FH27 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the 7000 scores versus the FH27 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7000 has got external measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has proportions 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 Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic FH27 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 7000 versus the FH27.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and FH27 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and FH27.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH27 to give more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged 7000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.