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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS35, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was revealed 4 years earlier than the ZS35 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FH27 matches up versus the ZS35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic ZS35

 FH27 ZS35 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic FH27

 ZS35 FH27 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 36 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic ZS35

 FH27 ZS35 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH27 has got 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 ZS35 has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FH27 versus the ZS35.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and ZS35 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and ZS35.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of files although you will need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FH27 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography features
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
68
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH27
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography factors
68
includes touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than others (305 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
44
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging highlights
32
quite wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (305g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lbs) 305 grams (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $229 $300