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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(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
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was manufactured 24 months after the FX580 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FH27 grades vs the FX580 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic FX580

 FH27 FX580 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic FH27

 FX580 FH27 

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic FX580

 FH27 FX580 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FX580 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FH27 vs the FX580.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and FX580 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and FX580.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH27 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher FH27 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography advice
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Street photography information
Panasonic FX580 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography information
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography information
68
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
58
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH27
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX580
43
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
36
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging highlights
32
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
30
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic FX580
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FX550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $229 $499