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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ10 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 SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched January 2015
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was released 5 years prior to the SZ10 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FH27 matches up vs the SZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic SZ10

 FH27 SZ10 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic FH27

 SZ10 FH27 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2011Newer by 48 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic SZ10

 FH27 SZ10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH27 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FH27 versus the SZ10.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and SZ10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and SZ10.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files though you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged FH27 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ10
34
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH27
Street photography with Panasonic SZ10
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (177 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.4 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ10
68
features touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than average in class (177g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography factors
43
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
42
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery life (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (177g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic SZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine VI -
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 1.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 pounds) 177g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 200 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $229 $200