Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH5

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was released within a month of the FH5 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FH27 scores versus the FH5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH27 has external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FH5 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic FH5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH27 and the FH5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and FH5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and FH5.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration.