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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic XS1 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH27 versus Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was introduced 24 months earlier than the XS1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FH27 grades vs the XS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic XS1

 FH27 XS1 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic FH27

 XS1 FH27 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic XS1

 FH27 XS1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH27 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic XS1 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FH27 against the XS1.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and XS1 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and XS1.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older FH27 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Street photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography info
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography highlights
68
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (103g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Landscape photography camera
43
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
39
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging highlights
32
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic XS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VI -
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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lb) 103 gr (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 260 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $229 $130