Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS20
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS20 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic ZS20
FH27 | ZS20 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Panasonic FH27
ZS20 | FH27 | |||
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Launched | April 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 15 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic ZS20
FH27 | ZS20 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
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.
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | |
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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 |