Panasonic FH27 vs Sony NEX-C3

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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.