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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
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
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was revealed 12 months prior to the FH27 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the FH22 grades against the FH27 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Panasonic FH27

 FH22 FH27 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic FH22

 FH27 FH22 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic FH27

 FH22 FH27 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH22 enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic FH27 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FH22 compared to the FH27.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and FH27 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and FH27.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH27 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older FH22 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH27 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
Sports photography with Panasonic FH27
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography features
67
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography advice
41
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
32
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic FH27
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170 gr (0.37 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $200 $229