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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH27 versus Panasonic FP2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was manufactured 13 months later than the FP2 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FH27 matches up vs the FP2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic FP2

 FH27 FP2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic FH27

 FP2 FH27 

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic FP2

 FH27 FP2 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH27 offers external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FP2 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FH27 vs the FP2.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and FP2 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and FP2.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH27 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger FH27 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography factors
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography details
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography advice
68
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
56
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (151 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography info
43
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging factors
32
rather wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (151 grams)
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic FP2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support 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
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lb) 151 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical 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 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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $229 $80