Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FS15
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FH27_0.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS15/Panasonic-FS15-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview
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.
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FS15 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic FS15
FH27 | FS15 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic FH27
FS15 | FH27 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic FS15
FH27 | FS15 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH27-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS15-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and FS15 is 94 and 95 respectively.
![Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH27-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS15-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH27-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS15-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH27-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS15-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-01-16 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine VI | - |
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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152g (0.34 lbs) | 136g (0.30 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $229 | $180 |