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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FX48 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 FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and FX48 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was announced 24 months after the FX48 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the FH27 scores versus the FX48 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic FX48

 FH27 FX48 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic FH27

 FX48 FH27 

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic FX48

 FH27 FX48 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH27 has outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX48 has sizing of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FH27 against the FX48.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and FX48 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and FX48.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FH27 to deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher FH27 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography advice
34
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH27
Street photography with Panasonic FX48
63
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography factors
68
has touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography highlights
43
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging advice
32
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic FX48
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 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
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/3000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 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 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 lb) 150g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $229 $325