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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony G3

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony G3 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Panasonic FH27 versus Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was released 2 years after the G3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FH27 matches up against the G3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony G3

 FH27 G3 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Panasonic FH27

 G3 FH27 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony G3

 FH27 G3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH27 features outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FH27 against the G3.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and G3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and G3.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FH27 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher FH27 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography highlights
Sony G3 Portrait photography highlights
34
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH27
Street photography with Sony G3
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography factors
Sony G3 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography information
Sony G3 Travel photography information
68
features touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography info
Sony G3 Landscape photography info
43
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
36
focusing manually
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH27
Vlogging with Sony G3
32
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
27
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Sony G3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 152g (0.34 pounds) 185g (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $229 $200