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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

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
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic FH27 versus Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was brought out 13 months later than the FH3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the FH27 grades versus the FH3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic FH3

 FH27 FH3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Panasonic FH27

 FH3 FH27 

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic FH3

 FH27 FH3 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH27 has external 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) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FH27 against the FH3.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and FH3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and FH3.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH27 to offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer FH27 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography highlights
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH27
Street photography with Panasonic FH3
63
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH27
Sports photography with Panasonic FH3
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
low fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography highlights
68
has focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography details
43
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
37
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging features
32
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic FH3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FS11
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 152 gr (0.34 lbs) 165 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $229 $160