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Panasonic LUMIX DMC FH27 Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£9Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:159 gBattery life (CIPA):250 shots

Panasonic LUMIX DMC FH27 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

4.2

Overall score

Score
4.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

90%

4.2

Technical score

10%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 87% of cameras
4.2

Technical score

Technical score
4.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components

28%

4.4

Sensor & Image

25%

3.6

Photo Features

18%

3.6

Video & Audio

14%

7.0

Display & Design

8%

3.1

Battery & Power

7%

2.7

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 82% of cameras
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Technical Specifications of camera Panasonic LUMIX DMC FH27

Technical score
Technical score
4.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components:

28%

4.4

Sensor & Image

25%

3.6

Photo Features

18%

3.6

Video & Audio

14%

7.0

Display & Design

8%

3.1

Battery & Power

7%

2.7

Connectivity & Storage

4.2
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Panasonic LUMIX DMC FH27 has a popularity score of 1, which is lower than 51.3% of cameras.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components:

60%

4.2

Overall score

40%

10

Price

5.9
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This camera uses a sensor classified as 1/2.3"; it is smaller than the sensor in 60.5% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 38.1% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
16.1 MP
Main camera megapixels
16.1 MP
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
This camera has a sensor resolution of 16.1 MP, which is lower than that of 53.3% of cameras and equal to that of 7.9% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
1.33 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.33 µm
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.33 µm, which are smaller than those in 88.2% of cameras and the same size as those in 3.6% of cameras.
Base ISO
100
Base ISO
100
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 100 which is higher than that of 19.9% of cameras and equal to that of 52.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 6400 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 6,400
â–¼ Worse than 47% of models
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 6,400, which is higher than that of 37.3% of cameras and equal to that of 16.2% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
11
N. of focus points
11
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has 11 focus points, fewer than the number offered by 60.4% of cameras and equal to the number offered by 6.5% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
â–¼ Worse than 37% of models
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
1,280 px
Max video resolution
1,280 px
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
This camera supports 1,280 px video recording which is lower quality than that of 71.4% of cameras and equal to that of 18.5% of cameras.
Video bitrate
30 Mbps
Video bitrate
30 Mbps
â–² Better than 49% of models
Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
This camera has a video bitrate of 30 Mbps which is higher than that of 48.6% of cameras and equal to that of 3.9% of cameras.
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
â–¼ Worse than 12% of models
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
Motion JPEG
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Type
compact
Weight
159 g
Weight
159 g
â–² Better than 87% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 159 g which is lighter than 86.8% of cameras and equal to the weight of 0.2% of cameras.
Width
99 mm
Width
99 mm
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 99 mm which is narrower than 84.5% of cameras and equal to that of 1% of cameras.
Height
57 mm
Height
57 mm
★ Better than 91% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 57 mm which is shorter than 90.8% of cameras and equal to that of 1% of cameras.
Thickness
27.7 mm
Thickness
27.7 mm
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 27.7 mm which is thinner than 82.7% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
250 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
250 shots
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 250 shots, which is shorter than that of 72.1% of cameras and equal to that of 4.2% of cameras.
Battery capacity
660 mAh
Battery capacity
660 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 660 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 95.6% of cameras and equal to those in 0.6% of cameras.
DMW-BCK7 battery.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
This camera does not support Wi-Fi. 47.9% of cameras include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Panasonic LUMIX DMC FH27 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • Has a touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This camera has a touchscreen, the average camera does not. 36.6% of cameras support touchscreen input.
  • 236 g lighter
    Weight
    159 g
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (159 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    159 g vs 395 g
  • Supports live streaming
    Live streaming (first-party)
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This camera supports live streaming, the average camera does not.
  • Supports 24p cinema mode
    24p cinema mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera supports 24p cinema mode, the average camera does not. 44% of cameras support this mode.
  • Supports touch autofocus
    Touch autofocus
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This camera supports touch autofocus, the average camera does not. 34.9% of cameras support touch autofocus.
  • 0.07 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.07 GB
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0.1 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.07 GB vs 0 GB
  • 16.9 mm shorter body
    Height
    57 mm
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (57 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    57 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 20.9 mm narrower
    Width
    99 mm
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (99 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    99 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 32.22x cheaper
    Panasonic LUMIX DMC FH27 is cheaper than the average camera (£9 vs £290).
    £9 vs £290
  • Has a touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This camera has a touchscreen, the average camera does not. 36.6% of cameras support touchscreen input.
  • 236 g lighter
    Weight
    159 g
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (159 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    159 g vs 395 g
  • 16.9 mm shorter body
    Height
    57 mm
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (57 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    57 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 20.9 mm narrower
    Width
    99 mm
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (99 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    99 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 18.3 mm thinner
    Thickness
    27.7 mm
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (27.7 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    27.7 mm vs 46 mm
  • Supports touch autofocus
    Touch autofocus
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This camera supports touch autofocus, the average camera does not. 34.9% of cameras support touch autofocus.
  • Supports live streaming
    Live streaming (first-party)
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This camera supports live streaming, the average camera does not.
  • Supports 24p cinema mode
    24p cinema mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera supports 24p cinema mode, the average camera does not. 44% of cameras support this mode.
  • 0.07 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.07 GB
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0.1 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.07 GB vs 0 GB
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 2.01 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.33 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.33 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • 4.2 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    1.5 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (1.5 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    1.5 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • Lower video resolution
    Max video resolution
    1,280 px
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera records lower-resolution video than the average camera (1280 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    1280 px vs 1920 px
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus (video)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
    focus locked at recording start
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 93% less popular
    Panasonic LUMIX DMC FH27 is less popular than the average camera (1 vs 1.9).
    1 vs 1.93
  • 4.2% worse value for money
    Panasonic LUMIX DMC FH27 has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (5.95 vs 6.2).
    5.95 vs 6.2
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 2.01 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.33 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.33 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • 2 older
    Release date
    2011
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera is older than the average camera (2011 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    2,011 vs 2,013
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    16.1 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (16.1 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    16.1 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 4.2 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    1.5 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (1.5 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    1.5 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • No manual focus mode
    Manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.7% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
  • 12 fewer AF points
    N. of focus points
    11
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has fewer focus points than the average camera (11 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    11 vs 23
  • Lower video resolution
    Max video resolution
    1,280 px
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera records lower-resolution video than the average camera (1280 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    1280 px vs 1920 px
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus (video)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
    focus locked at recording start
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 460 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    660 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a lower battery capacity than the average camera (660 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    DMW-BCK7 battery.
    660 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • 80 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    250 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (250 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    250 shots vs 330 shots

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What we like about Panasonic LUMIX DMC FH27

  • Versatile 8x optical zoom lens in a slim, pocketable body
  • Effective optical image stabilization reduces blur in handheld shots
  • Large 3.0-inch touchscreen with intuitive 'Smart Touch' controls
  • Quick startup time and low shutter lag for its class
  • Effective 'Intelligent Auto' mode for simplified shooting
  • Decent low-light performance according to some user reports

What we don't like about Panasonic LUMIX DMC FH27

  • HD video is limited to 24fps with mono sound and no optical zoom while filming
  • 16-megapixel sensor can produce noisy or 'soft' images with mediocre detail
  • Touchscreen experience can feel dated and sometimes unresponsive
  • Lacks an HDMI port for direct playback on HDTVs
  • Uses a proprietary USB cable rather than universal mini/micro-USB
  • Misleading 'E. Zoom' button is essentially a digital crop

Verdict

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 is a pocket-friendly compact point-and-shoot camera featuring a 16.1-megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD image sensor and an 8x optical zoom Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens equivalent to 28-224mm. Its primary characteristics include a 3-inch TFT touchscreen LCD with 230,000 dots, Venus Engine VI processing, 720p HD movie recording, and highly responsive shooting modes backed by Panasonic's Intelligent Auto system. Main advantages encompass highly effective Mega O.I.S. optical image stabilisation, smooth touch-shutter controls, and a generous 70MB of built-in memory. However, noticeable cons include subpar low-light performance with soft image output at 100% crops, an occasionally clunky touch UI, no full manual exposure control, and a limited HD video frame rate capped at just 24 frames per second.

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