Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS70

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was manufactured 7 years prior to the ZS70 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FH27 matches up versus the ZS70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FH27 and the ZS70.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and ZS70 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and ZS70.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS70 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FH27 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.