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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was released 12 months before the FH27 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FH1 scores against the FH27 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic FH27

 FH1 FH27 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic FH1

 FH27 FH1 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic FH27

 FH1 FH27 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH1 provides physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FH1 compared to the FH27.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and FH27 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and FH27.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH27 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older FH1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography features
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
comes with touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography factors
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging advice
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
32
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic FH27
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 gr (0.36 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 - 250 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $150 $229