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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A7R III

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Introduced October 2017
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R II
  • Renewed by Sony A7R IV
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A7R III Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A7R III, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the FH27 (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The FH27 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the A7R III and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the FH27 scores vs the A7R III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony A7R III

 FH27 A7R III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Panasonic FH27

 A7R III FH27 
IntroducedOctober 2017January 2011More recent by 82 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k230kSharper display (+1210k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony A7R III

 FH27 A7R III 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH27 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A7R III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FH27 against the A7R III.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and A7R III is 94 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and A7R III.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH27 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R III will result in greater detail due to its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older FH27 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7R III Portrait photography highlights
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
86
you can focus manually
megapixel count amazing (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH27
Street photography with Sony A7R III
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography info
Sony A7R III Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
89
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery (650 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Travel photography camera
68
features focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
74
better than average battery (650 shots)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count amazing (42 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7R III Landscape photography highlights
43
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
87
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery (650 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R III as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
37
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Sony A7R III
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Sony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Sony Alpha A7R III
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-05 2017-10-25
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 6400 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 425
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 lb) 657g (1.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 3523
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 650 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Launch pricing $229 $2,800