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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(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
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
  • Launched January 2011
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Panasonic FH27

 FH20 FH27 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic FH20

 FH27 FH20 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FH27

 FH20 FH27 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and FH27 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography details
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH20
Street photography with Panasonic FH27
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
low fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH20
Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
64
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
features touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Landscape photography camera
37
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FH27
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
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