Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH6
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH6 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Panasonic FH6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic FH6
FH27 | FH6 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Panasonic FH27
FH6 | FH27 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | January 2011 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic FH6
FH27 | FH6 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Examine the Panasonic FH27 versus Panasonic FH6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and FH6 is 94 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | |
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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 |