Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax RZ10

Following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FH27 and Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was announced 6 months prior to the RZ10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FH27 matches up against the RZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 provides external 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) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH27 and Pentax RZ10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FH27 compared to the RZ10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and RZ10 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and RZ10.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH27 to produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively.