Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FS15

Below is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FH27 versus Panasonic FS15, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and FS15 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was manufactured 24 months later than the FS15 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FH27 matches up versus the FS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Panasonic FS15 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH27 enjoys outer dimensions 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 FS15 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH27 versus Panasonic FS15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FH27 vs the FS15.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and FS15 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH27 and FS15.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH27 to result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent FH27 should have an edge in sensor technology.