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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic GF7

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
Portability
90
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic GF7 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
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF6
  • New Model is Panasonic GF8
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic GF7 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic GF7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is pretty similar but the FH27 (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

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The FH27 was manufactured 5 years prior to the GF7 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FH27 grades against the GF7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic GF7

 FH27 GF7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Panasonic FH27

 GF7 FH27 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2011Newer by 49 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic GF7

 FH27 GF7 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic GF7 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic GF7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FH27 versus the GF7.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic GF7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and GF7 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic GF7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and GF7.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The FH27 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging. The more aged FH27 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic GF7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GF7 Portrait photography factors
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Street photography advice
Panasonic GF7 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH27
Sports photography with Panasonic GF7
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
51
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (5.8 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
Travel photography with Panasonic GF7
68
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
offers focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
terrible battery life (230 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography advice
42
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
69
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (230 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
33
touchscreen enabled
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic GF7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-01-05 2015-02-01
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI Venus Engine
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 5.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 gr (0.34 pounds) 266 gr (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images 230 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $229 $308