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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony QX1

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony QX1 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Released September 2014
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony QX1 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony QX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Lens-style by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the FH27 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH27 was released 4 years prior to the QX1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FH27 scores versus the QX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony QX1

 FH27 QX1 
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Panasonic FH27

 QX1 FH27 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2011More recent by 44 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony QX1

 FH27 QX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 features outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony QX1 has proportions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FH27 against the QX1.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and QX1 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and QX1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH27 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony QX1 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older FH27 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography factors
Sony QX1 Portrait photography factors
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (216g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH27
Sports photography with Sony QX1
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
56
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (440 shots)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography details
Sony QX1 Travel photography details
68
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
great battery (440 per charge)
boasts focus via touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (216 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography highlights
Sony QX1 Landscape photography highlights
43
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
64
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (440 CIPA)
tiny screen ( inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging information
Sony QX1 Vlogging information
32
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
32
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than average (216g)
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Sony QX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Sony Alpha QX1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Sony Alpha QX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Lens-style
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-09-03
Body design Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VI Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 6400 16000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" -
Resolution of display 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 pounds) 216 grams (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos 440 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $229 $500