Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic G5

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH27 versus Panasonic G5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the G5 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the FH27 (1/2.3") and G5 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The FH27 was revealed 18 months before the G5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the FH27 matches up against the G5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Panasonic G5 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH27 comes with outer measurements 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 G5 has dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FH27 versus the G5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and G5 is 94 and 74 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and G5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The FH27 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher. The older FH27 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.