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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic G6

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Old Model is Panasonic G5
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G7
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic G6 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic G6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the G6 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the FH27 (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH27 was brought out 3 years before the G6 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FH27 grades vs the G6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic G6

 FH27 G6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic FH27

 G6 FH27 
ReleasedApril 2013January 2011More modern by 28 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k230kSharper screen (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic G6

 FH27 G6 
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH27 enjoys outer 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) whilst the Panasonic G6 has dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic G6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FH27 against the G6.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and G6 is 94 and 74 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH27 and G6.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The FH27 provides the tinier sensor which will make getting bokeh more challenging. The more aged FH27 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
Portrait photography with Panasonic G6
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
71
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH27
Street photography with Panasonic G6
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
73
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G6 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
56
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography advice
Panasonic G6 Travel photography advice
68
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
72
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH27
Landscape photography with Panasonic G6
43
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
67
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G6 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
73
selfie friendly display
touch screen
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic G6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-04-24
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 10.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 gr (0.34 pounds) 390 gr (0.86 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 639
Other
Battery life 250 photos 340 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $229 $750