Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH8
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH8 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
- Revealed January 2011
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH8 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic FH8
FH27 | FH8 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Panasonic FH27
FH8 | FH27 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic FH8
FH27 | FH8 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
Check the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic FH8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and FH8 is 94 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | |
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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 |