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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX100V 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Newer Model is Sony HX200V
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX100V Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH27 versus Sony HX100V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was brought out 9 months earlier than the HX100V which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the FH27 grades against the HX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony HX100V

 FH27 HX100V 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Panasonic FH27

 HX100V FH27 
IntroducedOctober 2011January 2011Fresher by 9 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony HX100V

 FH27 HX100V 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 features external measurements 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 HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH27 versus Sony HX100V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FH27 versus the HX100V.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and HX100V is 94 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and HX100V.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older FH27 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
Portrait photography with Sony HX100V
34
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Street photography advice
Sony HX100V Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (577 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX100V Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography details
Sony HX100V Travel photography details
68
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
very long reach (810mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (577g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography features
Sony HX100V Landscape photography features
43
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
47
focusing manually
really wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging info
Sony HX100V Vlogging info
32
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
25
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
heavier than competition (577 grams)
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Sony HX100V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-10-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine VI BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 12.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 lbs) 577g (1.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $229 $429