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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP3 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
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic FP3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was announced 13 months after the FP3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FH27 matches up versus the FP3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic FP3

 FH27 FP3 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Panasonic FH27

 FP3 FH27 

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic FP3

 FH27 FP3 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 has got outer 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 FP3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FH27 and the FP3.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and FP3 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and FP3.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FH27 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer FH27 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH27
Street photography with Panasonic FP3
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography info
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography features
68
offers focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
has focus via touch
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (155g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH27
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP3
43
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
37
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging features
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging features
32
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
27
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic FP3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VI Venus Engine IV
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology 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 speed 4.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 lbs) 155g (0.34 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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots -
Battery format 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
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $229 $182