Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH27
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
(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
- Launched January 2011
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FH20 was introduced 12 months before the FH27 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FH20 grades vs the FH27 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH27 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Panasonic FH27
FH20 | FH27 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic FH20
FH27 | FH20 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 12 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FH27
FH20 | FH27 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH20 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH27 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FH20 versus the FH27.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and FH27 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and FH27.
As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH27 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FH20 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FS30 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | 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 | 5.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) | 5.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 178 grams (0.39 lb) | 152 grams (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 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 | - | 250 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $179 | $229 |