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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
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 FH2 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH2 was announced very close to the FH27 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the FH2 scores versus the FH27 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Panasonic FH27

 FH2 FH27 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic FH2

 FH27 FH2 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic FH27

 FH2 FH27 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH2 has got external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has sizing 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 Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH27 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH2 against the FH27.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and FH27 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and FH27.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH27 to give more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH2
Street photography with Panasonic FH27
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (270 shots)
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Travel photography camera
72
great battery pack (270 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (121g)
supports touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
supports focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography advice
41
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
great battery pack (270 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
43
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH2
Vlogging with Panasonic FH27
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
32
really wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic FH27
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 270 photographs 250 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $149 $229