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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS3
  • New Model is Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was introduced 13 months earlier than the TS4 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FH27 matches up versus the TS4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic TS4

 FH27 TS4 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic FH27

 TS4 FH27 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic TS4

 FH27 TS4 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH27 provides exterior dimensions 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 TS4 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FH27 against the TS4.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and TS4 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH27 and TS4.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH27 to result in greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older FH27 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography details
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH27
Sports photography with Panasonic TS4
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery life (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
low fps (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
68
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
great battery life (310 CIPA)
environment sealing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
low resolution (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography factors
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
41
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
great battery life (310 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging info
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI Venus Engine FHD
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance 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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 lb) 197g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 shots 310 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $229 $399