Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic L1

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FH27 versus Panasonic L1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and L1 (7MP) and the FH27 (1/2.3") and L1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizing.

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The FH27 was manufactured 3 years later than the L1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FH27 grades against the L1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Panasonic L1 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH27 offers outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic L1 has dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH27 versus Panasonic L1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FH27 against the L1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and L1 is 94 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and L1.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH27 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FH27 will produce greater detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer FH27 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.