Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZR1
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced January 2011
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Launched July 2009
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FH27 was announced 18 months later than the ZR1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FH27 grades vs the ZR1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZR1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic ZR1
FH27 | ZR1 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | July 2009 | More recent by 18 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Panasonic FH27
ZR1 | FH27 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic ZR1
FH27 | ZR1 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH27 offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZR1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FH27 versus the ZR1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and ZR1 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and ZR1.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH27 to show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger FH27 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-ZX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-07-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine VI | Venus Engine V |
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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 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 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 5.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152g (0.34 lb) | 158g (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $229 | $280 |