Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FZ100

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic FZ100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was brought out 6 months after the FZ100 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FH27 matches up vs the FZ100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH27 has got 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) while the Panasonic FZ100 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FH27 vs the FZ100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and FZ100 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and FZ100.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH27 to offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.