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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(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
Sony NEX-C3
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony NEX-C3

 FH27 NEX-C3 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Panasonic FH27

 NEX-C3 FH27 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2011Fresher by 7 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony NEX-C3

 FH27 NEX-C3 
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and NEX-C3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography highlights
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH27
Street photography with Sony NEX-C3
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
79
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (225g)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery (400 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
Travel photography with Sony NEX-C3
68
includes focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
great battery (400 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (225 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography information
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (400 shots)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH27
Vlogging with Sony NEX-C3
32
decently wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
27
lighter than competition in class (225 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Sony NEX-C3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Sony Alpha NEX-C3
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