Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ8
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Launched January 2014
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ8, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FH27 was launched 4 years prior to the SZ8 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FH27 scores vs the SZ8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ8 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic SZ8
FH27 | SZ8 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Panasonic FH27
SZ8 | FH27 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | January 2011 | Fresher by 36 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic SZ8
FH27 | SZ8 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH27 provides outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ8 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FH27 and the SZ8.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and SZ8 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and SZ8.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older FH27 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine VI | Venus Engine |
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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 5.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 152 grams (0.34 pounds) | 159 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | 200 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $229 | $275 |