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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH27 versus Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH27 was announced 12 months prior to the FH6 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FH27 matches up versus the FH6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic FH6

 FH27 FH6 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Panasonic FH27

 FH6 FH27 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic FH6

 FH27 FH6 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 has got outside 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 FH6 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FH27 against the FH6.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and FH6 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and FH6.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH27 to offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged FH27 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography information
34
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (119 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH27
Sports photography with Panasonic FH6
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
great battery life (280 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Travel photography camera
68
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
great battery life (280 shots)
lighter than competitors (119g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography information
43
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
great battery life (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging features
32
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competitors (119 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic FH6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 152 grams (0.34 lbs) 119 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 280 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $229 $129