Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS100

Following is a extended overview of the Panasonic FH27 versus Panasonic ZS100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is pretty similar but the FH27 (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH27 was revealed 6 years earlier than the ZS100 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FH27 grades against the ZS100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH27 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS100 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FH27 against the ZS100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and ZS100 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and ZS100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH27 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic ZS100 will offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged FH27 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.