Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A9

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A9, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and A9 (24MP) and the FH27 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) have different sensor measurements.

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The FH27 was launched 7 years prior to the A9 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FH27 grades vs the A9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Sony Alpha A9. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH27 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 A9 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FH27 versus the A9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and A9 is 94 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH27 and A9.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH27 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A9 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH27 is going to be behind in sensor tech.