Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic S2

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").

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.