Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FH27

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic FH27, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and FH27 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was announced 4 years later than the FH27 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX410 IS grades vs the FH27 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX410 IS features physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic FH27 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX410 IS vs the FH27.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and FH27 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and FH27.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX410 IS to produce more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger SX410 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.