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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was revealed 6 months prior to the LS5 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FH27 scores against the LS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic LS5

		

		

			
 FH27 LS5 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic FH27

		

		

			
 LS5 FH27 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic LS5

		

		

			
 FH27 LS5 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar age
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH27 offers outside 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) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FH27 vs the LS5.
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and LS5 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and LS5.
Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH27 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic FH27 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic LS5 as a Portrait photography camera
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 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 provides face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
33
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 supports face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FH27 Street photography factors
Panasonic LS5 Street photography factors
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports focus by touch
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
62
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (126 grams)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography info
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography info
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
32
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery (160 shots)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography info
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography info
68
 supports focus by touch
 resolution is good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
 lighter than competitors (126 grams)
 decent MP (14MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (26mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 low battery (160 CIPA)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography details
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography details
43
 relatively wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 manual exposure not available
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
 pretty wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 low battery (160 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic FH27
Vlogging with Panasonic LS5
32
 relatively wide (28mm)
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focusing
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone support
32
 pretty wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 lighter than competitors (126 grams)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have mic support
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic LS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.80 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lbs) 126 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos 160 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $229 $294