Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A290

Below is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A290, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the A290 (14MP) is relatively close but the FH27 (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The FH27 was unveiled 7 months later than the A290 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FH27 matches up versus the A290 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Sony A290 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH27 features external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony A290 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH27 vs the A290.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and A290 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and A290.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH27 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FH27 will result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern FH27 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.