Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ5

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was unveiled 18 months before the SZ5 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the FH27 grades versus the SZ5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 comes with physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ5 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FH27 against the SZ5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and SZ5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH27 and SZ5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH27 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged FH27 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.