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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(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
Panasonic LF1
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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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 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2011Fresher by 35 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic LF1

 FH27 LF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography factors
34
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
focusing manually
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH27
Street photography with Panasonic LF1
62
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography features
Panasonic LF1 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
Travel photography with Panasonic LF1
68
includes touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography features
Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography features
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
36
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic LF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Panasonic 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