Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FZ1000

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic FZ1000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is pretty close but the FH27 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") boast totally different sensor size.

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The FH27 was released 4 years before the FZ1000 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FH27 scores against the FZ1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH27 features outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ1000 has dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") having a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic FZ1000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FH27 against the FZ1000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and FZ1000 is 94 and 55 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and FZ1000.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH27 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FZ1000 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older FH27 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.