Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX10V

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.