Panasonic FH27 vs Sony NEX-C3
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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 Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Released August 2011
- Older Model is Sony NEX-3
- Replacement is Sony NEX-F3
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview
Here is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FH27 and Sony NEX-C3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the FH27 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FH27 was introduced 7 months earlier than the NEX-C3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FH27 matches up versus the NEX-C3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony NEX-C3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony NEX-C3
FH27 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Panasonic FH27
NEX-C3 | FH27 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | January 2011 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony NEX-C3
FH27 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH27 features physical 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-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH27 and Sony NEX-C3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH27 and the NEX-C3.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and NEX-C3 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH27 and NEX-C3.
As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The FH27 features the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The older FH27 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2011-08-22 |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 152 grams (0.34 lbs) | 225 grams (0.50 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1083 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 pictures | 400 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $229 | $343 |