Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FZ35

The following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FH27 versus Panasonic FZ35, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was revealed 7 months after the FZ35 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FH27 scores vs the FZ35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 enjoys physical 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) while the Panasonic FZ35 has proportions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH27 versus Panasonic FZ35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FH27 and the FZ35.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and FZ35 is 94 and 72 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and FZ35.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH27 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer FH27 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.