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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FH25 versus Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was announced within a month of the FH27 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FH25 scores versus the FH27 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic FH27

 FH25 FH27 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic FH25

 FH27 FH25 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic FH27

 FH25 FH27 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 has physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH25 against the FH27.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and FH27 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and FH27.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you should consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography factors
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH25
Street photography with Panasonic FH27
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Travel photography camera
65
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Landscape photography camera
38
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
Vlogging with Panasonic FH27
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic FH27
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Also called Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum 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 diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Screen LCD TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 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 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159g (0.35 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 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 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 pictures 250 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack 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
Card slots One One
Retail price $180 $229