Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic FZ60

The following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic FZ60, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was released 18 months earlier than the FZ60 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FH27 scores versus the FZ60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH27 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ60 has dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FH27 against the FZ60.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and FZ60 is 94 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and FZ60.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FH27 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.