Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic GH4

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic GH4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the GH4 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the FH27 (1/2.3") and GH4 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizing.

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The FH27 was manufactured 4 years prior to the GH4 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the FH27 scores versus the GH4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH27 features external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH4 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FH27 versus the GH4.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and GH4 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and GH4.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The FH27 features the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field harder. The more aged FH27 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.