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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS7 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 ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS8
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH27 versus Panasonic ZS7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was introduced 6 months prior to the ZS7 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FH27 matches up against the ZS7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic ZS7

 FH27 ZS7 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic FH27

 ZS7 FH27 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic ZS7

 FH27 ZS7 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH27 provides outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH27 versus Panasonic ZS7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FH27 versus the ZS7.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and ZS7 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and ZS7.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH27 to offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography information
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography info
68
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than others (218 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography factors
43
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
30
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic ZS7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VI Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 gr (0.34 pounds) 218 gr (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $229 $350