Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic LX7

Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the FH27 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") have different sensor measurements.

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The FH27 was launched 21 months prior to the LX7 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FH27 scores against the LX7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 has physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic LX7 has proportions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic LX7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FH27 versus the LX7.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and LX7 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and LX7.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH27 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FH27 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older FH27 will be behind in sensor technology.