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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic S3 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
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FH27 versus Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the S3 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was released very close to the S3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FH27 scores versus the S3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic S3

 FH27 S3 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Panasonic FH27

 S3 FH27 

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic S3

 FH27 S3 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH27 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic S3 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH27 versus Panasonic S3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FH27 compared to the S3.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and S3 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and S3.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH27 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S3 Portrait photography highlights
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH27
Sports photography with Panasonic S3
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography factors
Panasonic S3 Travel photography factors
68
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition in class (117g)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Landscape photography camera
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
38
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging details
Panasonic S3 Vlogging details
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic S3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine VI Venus Engine IV
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos 250 photos
Battery format 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
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $229 $110