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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony NEX-5R

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony NEX-5R 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-5N
  • Successor is Sony NEX-5T
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH27 versus Sony NEX-5R, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is relatively well matched but the FH27 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The FH27 was revealed 20 months prior to the NEX-5R which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FH27 scores versus the NEX-5R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony NEX-5R

 FH27 NEX-5R 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Panasonic FH27

 NEX-5R FH27 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2011More modern by 20 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony NEX-5R

 FH27 NEX-5R 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH27 has 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) and the Sony NEX-5R has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH27 against the NEX-5R.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony NEX-5R size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and NEX-5R is 94 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony NEX-5R top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH27 and NEX-5R.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizes. The FH27 offers the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult. The more aged FH27 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony NEX-5R sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
74
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Street photography information
Sony NEX-5R Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
80
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
68
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5R
68
features touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
73
boasts touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH27
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5R
43
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
31
touchscreen functionality
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone support
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Sony NEX-5R
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Sony Alpha NEX-5R
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine VI Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Touch Screen LCD Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 lb) 276g (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 910
Other
Battery life 250 photos 330 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $229 $750