Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic GH1

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic GH1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the FH27 (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The FH27 was introduced 19 months later than the GH1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FH27 matches up versus the GH1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Panasonic GH1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH27 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic GH1 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic GH1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FH27 and the GH1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and GH1 is 94 and 81 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and GH1.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH27 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic FH27 will give extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent FH27 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.