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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH8 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was revealed 12 months prior to the FH8 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the FH27 matches up versus the FH8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic FH8

 FH27 FH8 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Panasonic FH27

 FH8 FH27 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic FH8

 FH27 FH8 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH27 enjoys 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 FH8 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FH27 compared to the FH8.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and FH8 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and FH8.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH27 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography highlights
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH27
Street photography with Panasonic FH8
63
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (123g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Travel photography camera
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supports touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than competition (123g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Landscape photography camera
43
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
43
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (123 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic FH8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 pounds) 123 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 260 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $229 $149