Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic FH27

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX170 IS and Panasonic FH27, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was released 2 years after the FH27 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX170 IS matches up against the FH27 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS features outside measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX170 IS versus the FH27.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and FH27 is 88 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and FH27.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you have to take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher SX170 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.