Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ3
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ3 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview
The following is a complete review of the Panasonic FH27 versus Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FH27 was introduced 24 months earlier than the SZ3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FH27 scores versus the SZ3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic SZ3
FH27 | SZ3 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Panasonic FH27
SZ3 | FH27 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | January 2011 | Newer by 24 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic SZ3
FH27 | SZ3 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH27 has got 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 SZ3 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FH27 versus Panasonic SZ3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FH27 versus the SZ3.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and SZ3 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and SZ3.
To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images but you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH27 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | 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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 4.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152 grams (0.34 pounds) | 126 grams (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 shots | 250 shots |
Style of battery | 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 | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $229 | $150 |