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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX100
Panasonic FH27
(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
  • Announced January 2011
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FH27, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is very similar but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and FH27 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The LX100 II was launched 7 years after the FH27 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the LX100 II grades vs the FH27 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Panasonic FH27

 LX100 II FH27 
AnnouncedAugust 2018January 2011Newer by 93 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution1240k230kClearer display (+1010k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 FH27 LX100 II 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic FH27

 LX100 II FH27 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 II enjoys physical measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FH27 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the LX100 II and the FH27.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and FH27 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 II and FH27.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic LX100 II will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger LX100 II provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography highlights
74
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (17 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Street photography info
Panasonic FH27 Street photography info
77
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography details
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography details
71
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (17 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (340 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Travel photography camera
78
good battery power (340 per charge)
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
megapixel count decent (17MP)
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
68
comes with touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography factors
76
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (17MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
good battery power (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
43
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Vlogging features
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging features
36
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
32
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic FH27
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-08-22 2011-01-05
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4736 x 3552 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,240k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1800 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 5.80 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392 gr (0.86 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 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 340 shots 250 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $998 $229