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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
39 Overall
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS8 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS7
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH27 versus Panasonic ZS8, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was released 6 months prior to the ZS8 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FH27 grades vs the ZS8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic ZS8

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Panasonic FH27

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic ZS8

		

		

			
 FH27 ZS8 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2011Same generation
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH27 offers outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FH27 versus the ZS8.
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and ZS8 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and ZS8.
To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH27 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively.
	
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography details
34
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 offers face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
30
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FH27 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography features
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with focus via touch
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (210 grams)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic FH27 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS8 as a Sports photography camera
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
47
 amazing zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic FH27 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS8 as a Travel photography camera
68
 comes with focus via touch
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
 lighter than competition (210g)
 good MP (14MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 great reach (384mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH27
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS8
43
 rather wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 manual mode not available
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse function
44
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 lack of Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic FH27
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS8
32
 rather wide (28mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone jack
30
 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (210 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic ZS8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VI Venus Engine FHD
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 152g (0.34 lb) 210g (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 340 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $229 $275