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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ8 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
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic SZ8
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic SZ8

 FH27 SZ8 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Panasonic FH27

 SZ8 FH27 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic SZ8

 FH27 SZ8 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and SZ8 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ8
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Street photography highlights
Panasonic SZ8 Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (159g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography advice
Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography advice
68
offers touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than competition in class (159 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery power (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH27
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ8
43
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging factors
Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging factors
32
rather wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (159 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic SZ8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
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