Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic S2
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic S2 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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2012

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic S2 Overview
Following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FH27 versus Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The FH27 was unveiled 12 months before the S2 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the FH27 matches up against the S2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic S2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic S2
FH27 | S2 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic FH27
S2 | FH27 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic S2
FH27 | S2 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 enjoys exterior 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 S2 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH27 versus Panasonic S2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FH27 vs the S2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and S2 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and S2.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH27 to resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FH27 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine VI | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
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 format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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 data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 152 grams (0.34 lbs) | 112 grams (0.25 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 pictures | 280 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
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 | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $229 | $109 |