Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS20

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.