Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FS25
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FH27 was revealed 24 months later than the FS25 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the FH27 grades against the FS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FS25 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic FS25
FH27 | FS25 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Panasonic FH27
FS25 | FH27 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic FS25
FH27 | FS25 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH27 features outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FS25 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the FH27 and the FS25.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and FS25 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and FS25.
As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH27 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger FH27 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine VI | - |
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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 152g (0.34 lb) | 148g (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $229 | $230 |