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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP5 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 FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic FP5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was revealed within a month of the FP5 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FH27 matches up vs the FP5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic FP5

 FH27 FP5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Panasonic FH27

 FP5 FH27 

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic FP5

 FH27 FP5 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH27 offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FP5 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FH27 and the FP5.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and FP5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH27 and FP5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH27 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP5
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
good resolution (14MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH27
Street photography with Panasonic FP5
63
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography info
Panasonic FP5 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery life (260 shots)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography details
Panasonic FP5 Travel photography details
68
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
great battery life (260 per charge)
offers focus via touch
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Landscape photography camera
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
40
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
great battery life (260 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging info
Panasonic FP5 Vlogging info
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
30
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic FP5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
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 reduction
Hot shoe
AE 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lbs) 141 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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 images 260 images
Battery format Battery Pack 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 1 1
Pricing at release $229 $199