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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A230

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A230 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 A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Older Model is Sony A200
  • Renewed by Sony A290
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A230 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH27 versus Sony A230, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and A230 (10MP) and the FH27 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH27 was released 20 months later than the A230 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FH27 grades versus the A230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony A230

 FH27 A230 
ReleasedJanuary 2011May 2009Fresher by 20 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Panasonic FH27

 A230 FH27 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony A230

 FH27 A230 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH27 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony A230 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FH27 against the A230.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A230 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and A230 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A230 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH27 and A230.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH27 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic FH27 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer FH27 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A230 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography factors
Sony A230 Portrait photography factors
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
Sony A230 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A230 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
46
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography advice
Sony A230 Travel photography advice
68
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
45
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography features
Sony A230 Landscape photography features
43
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
51
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no liveview feature
MP count low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging details
Sony A230 Vlogging details
32
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
9
no video recording
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Sony A230
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-01-05 2009-05-18
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lbs) 490 gr (1.08 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 531
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 230 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $229 $569