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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic G2

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic G2 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Old Model is Panasonic G1
  • Updated by Panasonic G3
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic G2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and G2 (12MP) and the FH27 (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH27 was manufactured 6 months after the G2 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FH27 grades against the G2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic G2

 FH27 G2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Panasonic FH27

 G2 FH27 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic G2

 FH27 G2 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2010Similar age
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH27 offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G2 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FH27 and the G2.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and G2 is 94 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and G2.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FH27 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FH27 will give more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G2 Portrait photography factors
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Street photography factors
Panasonic G2 Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (428g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography factors
Panasonic G2 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography info
Panasonic G2 Travel photography info
68
has focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
features focus by touch
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (428 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic G2 Landscape photography highlights
43
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
57
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic G2 Vlogging highlights
32
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
61
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
comes with microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competition (428 grams)
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic G2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-07-12
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lbs) 428 grams (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 493
Other
Battery life 250 photos 360 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $229 $1,000