Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Both cameras were introduced in January 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Highlights

      • 16.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points (11 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 4.4 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Highlights

      • 16.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points (11 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 4.4 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25

      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 152 g (0.34 lb / 5.36 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.4 fps
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.4 fps

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27

      Panasonic FH27
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Lighter 152 g (0.34 lb / 5.36 oz) vs 159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27.

      Panasonic FH20
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic FH22
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic FH10
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25

      Panasonic FH25
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
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      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25.

      Panasonic FH22
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic FH10
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic FH20
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Nikon D800E
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      Full Frame

      36.3 MP

      Canon Rebel T8i
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,4006,400
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light152 g (0.34 lb / 5.36 oz)159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz)
        Internal Storage70 MB70 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.33-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points1111
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1600 sec1/1600 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No HDMI Output
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life250 shots250 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

      Sensor

      Both models feature a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Their native ISO range is 100 - 6,400

      Photography Features

      Cameras are equipped with Venus Engine VI processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. They can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4608 x 3456, 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27, and up to 1/1600 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 4.4 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.80 m...

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 bodies have the same dimensions of 99 x 57 x 28 mm (3.9 x 2.24 x 1.1"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 weighs 152 g (0.34 lb / 5.36 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 weighs 159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25

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      57 mm

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      28 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25

      GOOD
      72
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.4 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.4 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25

      GOOD
      70
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.4 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.4 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25

      GOOD
      77
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 152 g (0.34 lb / 5.36 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 152 g (0.34 lb / 5.36 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and give them scores of 54 and 51 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      51

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.4 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.4 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25

      GOOD
      72
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25

      GOOD
      70
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25

      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      44
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 152 g (0.34 lb / 5.36 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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