Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS40

Below is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FH27 versus Panasonic ZS40, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was revealed 4 years prior to the ZS40 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FH27 scores versus the ZS40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH27 versus Panasonic ZS40 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FH27 compared to the ZS40.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and ZS40 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH27 and ZS40.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS40 to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older FH27 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.