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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS20 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
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS25
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH27 versus Panasonic ZS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was manufactured 15 months before the ZS20 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the FH27 matches up versus the ZS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic ZS20

 FH27 ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Panasonic FH27

 ZS20 FH27 
LaunchedApril 2012January 2011Newer by 15 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic ZS20

 FH27 ZS20 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH27 versus Panasonic ZS20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FH27 vs the ZS20.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and ZS20 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH27 and ZS20.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH27 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged FH27 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography features
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography details
68
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
has touch focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography info
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH27
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS20
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
34
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (206g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic ZS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2012-04-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 lb) 206g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 photographs 260 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $229 $349