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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP7 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
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic FP7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was introduced at a similar time to the FP7 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FH27 scores vs the FP7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic FP7

 FH27 FP7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Panasonic FH27

 FP7 FH27 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic FP7

 FH27 FP7 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH27 offers physical 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) and the Panasonic FP7 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic FP7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FH27 compared to the FP7.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and FP7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and FP7.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files but you might want to take the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH27
Street photography with Panasonic FP7
63
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (240 CIPA)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography factors
68
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
good battery power (240 per charge)
comes with focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (147g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
41
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery power (240 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging advice
32
quite wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
29
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic FP7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount 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 distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lbs) 147 gr (0.32 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 All around 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 240 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $229 $227