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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FH27 versus Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was released 6 months after the FX700 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FH27 scores against the FX700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic FX700

 FH27 FX700 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic FH27

 FX700 FH27 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic FX700

 FH27 FX700 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 enjoys outside 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) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has proportions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH27 versus Panasonic FX700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FH27 and the FX700.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and FX700 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH27 and FX700.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH27 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Portrait photography camera
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH27
Street photography with Panasonic FX700
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography features
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography features
68
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography information
43
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging factors
32
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic FX700
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 7.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lbs) 176 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $229 $399