Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic GF7
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic GF7 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Panasonic GF7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic GF7
FH27 | GF7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Panasonic FH27
GF7 | FH27 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 49 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic GF7
FH27 | GF7 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | |
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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 |