Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FP8

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic FP8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and FP8 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was released 18 months later than the FP8 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the FH27 matches up versus the FP8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH27 provides outer 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 FP8 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FH27 versus the FP8.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and FP8 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and FP8.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH27 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger FH27 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.