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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX1

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX1 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 HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Launched April 2009
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FH27 versus Sony HX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the FH27 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH27 was brought out 21 months after the HX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FH27 grades against the HX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony HX1

 FH27 HX1 
LaunchedJanuary 2011April 2009More modern by 21 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Panasonic FH27

 HX1 FH27 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony HX1

 FH27 HX1 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 comes with external 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 HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FH27 and the HX1.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and HX1 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH27 and HX1.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FH27 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FH27 will offer greater detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger FH27 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
Portrait photography with Sony HX1
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (544g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH27
Sports photography with Sony HX1
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
Travel photography with Sony HX1
68
includes touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
48
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (544 grams)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography features
Sony HX1 Landscape photography features
43
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
39
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging info
Sony HX1 Vlogging info
32
rather wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
22
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1440 x 1080 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than competitors (544 grams)
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Sony HX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-04-22
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VI Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 9.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 lb) 544g (1.20 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $229 $47,999