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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FH27 versus Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was announced 12 months earlier than the SZ7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FH27 grades vs the SZ7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic SZ7

 FH27 SZ7 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Panasonic FH27

 SZ7 FH27 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic SZ7

 FH27 SZ7 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH27 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FH27 versus the SZ7.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and SZ7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and SZ7.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH27 to result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged FH27 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography information
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH27
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ7
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ7
68
features touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than average in class (133g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography information
42
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
42
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging highlights
32
decently wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
35
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic SZ7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens support 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 distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
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 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 photos 220 photos
Battery format 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
Pricing at release $229 $199