Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A850

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A850, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and A850 (25MP) and the FH27 (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) offer different sensor measurements.

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The FH27 was released 9 months later than the A850 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the FH27 matches up against the A850 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH27 has outside measurements 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 A850 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A850 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH27 versus the A850.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and A850 is 94 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and A850.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FH27 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A850 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer FH27 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.