Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic GX8

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic GX8, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is pretty close but the FH27 (1/2.3") and GX8 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The FH27 was introduced 5 years earlier than the GX8 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FH27 matches up versus the GX8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 provides outside 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 GX8 has proportions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") and a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FH27 and the GX8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and GX8 is 94 and 74 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and GX8.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH27 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GX8 will provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older FH27 will be behind in sensor innovation.