Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FH27

In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic FH27, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and FH27 (16MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and FH27 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The G100 was announced 9 years after the FH27 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G100 grades versus the FH27 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G100 Gallery & Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic G100 offers physical dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic FH27 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the G100 versus the FH27.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and FH27 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G100 and FH27.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G100 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic G100 will provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher G100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.