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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP1 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
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and FP1 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH27 was unveiled 13 months after the FP1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the FH27 matches up against the FP1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic FP1

 FH27 FP1 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Panasonic FH27

 FP1 FH27 

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic FP1

 FH27 FP1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH27 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FH27 versus the FP1.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and FP1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and FP1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FH27 to offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger FH27 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Street photography information
Panasonic FP1 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography features
68
has focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (151g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography details
43
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging details
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging details
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (151g)
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic FP1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine VI Venus Engine IV
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 152g (0.34 lbs) 151g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $229 $153