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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Replacement is Sony HX20V
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FH27 versus Sony HX10V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was released 13 months earlier than the HX10V which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FH27 scores vs the HX10V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony HX10V

 FH27 HX10V 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Panasonic FH27

 HX10V FH27 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony HX10V

 FH27 HX10V 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH27 enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH27 versus Sony HX10V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FH27 vs the HX10V.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and HX10V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and HX10V.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony HX10V to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH27 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
Portrait photography with Sony HX10V
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
38
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (234g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography factors
Sony HX10V Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
Travel photography with Sony HX10V
68
boasts touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (234g)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (400mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Landscape photography camera
43
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
45
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging advice
Sony HX10V Vlogging advice
32
rather wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
34
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Sony HX10V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
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 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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 152 grams (0.34 lbs) 234 grams (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 320 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $229 $616