Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic S3
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic S3 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
- Announced 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 (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Launched January 2011

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").

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.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic S3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic S3
FH27 | S3 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Panasonic FH27
S3 | FH27 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic S3
FH27 | S3 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | |
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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 |