Panasonic FH27 vs Sony NEX-5R
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony NEX-5R Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony NEX-5R
FH27 | NEX-5R |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Panasonic FH27
NEX-5R | FH27 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | January 2011 | More modern by 20 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony NEX-5R
FH27 | NEX-5R | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 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).
Check the Panasonic FH27 versus Sony NEX-5R in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
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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 |