Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic LF1
94 Imaging
38 Features
34 Overall
36


92 Imaging
37 Features
55 Overall
44
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
- Revealed November 2013

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH27 versus Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the FH27 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor measurements.

The FH27 was released 3 years prior to the LF1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the FH27 grades versus the LF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic LF1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic LF1
FH27 | LF1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Panasonic FH27
LF1 | FH27 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 35 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic LF1
FH27 | LF1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH27 enjoys outer measurements 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 LF1 has sizing of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH27 versus Panasonic LF1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FH27 versus the LF1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and LF1 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and LF1.
Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FH27 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FH27 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older FH27 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2013-11-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine VI | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152g (0.34 lbs) | 192g (0.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 52 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 211 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photos | 250 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $229 | $500 |