Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH3
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Panasonic FH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic FH3
FH27 | FH3 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Panasonic FH27
FH3 | FH27 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic FH3
FH27 | FH3 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
Look at the Panasonic FH27 versus Panasonic FH3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and FH3 is 94 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | |
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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 |