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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ3 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 SZ3
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic SZ3

 FH27 SZ3 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Panasonic FH27

 SZ3 FH27 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic SZ3

 FH27 SZ3 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and SZ3 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ3
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH27
Street photography with Panasonic SZ3
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography features
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography features
Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography features
68
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than average in class (126g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no 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 SZ3 as a Landscape photography camera
43
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
38
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging details
Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging details
32
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic SZ3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
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