Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A7c

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A7c, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and A7c (24MP) and the FH27 (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The FH27 was revealed 10 years before the A7c which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the FH27 grades versus the A7c when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Sony Alpha A7c. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH27 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A7c has sizing of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FH27 against the A7c.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and A7c is 94 and 78 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH27 and A7c.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH27 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A7c will offer you extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged FH27 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.