Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FH27

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.