Panasonic FH27 vs Sony NEX-3

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FH27 versus Sony NEX-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is very well matched but the FH27 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The FH27 was released 8 months after the NEX-3 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FH27 grades vs the NEX-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH27 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3 has measurements of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH27 versus Sony NEX-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FH27 against the NEX-3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and NEX-3 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH27 and NEX-3.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH27 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic FH27 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher FH27 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.