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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony HX100V
  • Renewed by Sony HX300
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FH27 versus Sony HX200V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was launched 16 months earlier than the HX200V making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FH27 matches up vs the HX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony HX200V

 FH27 HX200V 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Panasonic FH27

 HX200V FH27 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2011Newer by 16 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony HX200V

 FH27 HX200V 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH27 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FH27 vs the HX200V.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and HX200V is 94 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH27 and HX200V.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX200V to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH27 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX200V Portrait photography advice
34
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
45
has manual focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Street photography factors
Sony HX200V Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
51
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX200V Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
56
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (450 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography features
Sony HX200V Travel photography features
68
offers touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
good battery life (450 CIPA)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
very long reach (810mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (583g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH27
Landscape photography with Sony HX200V
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
good battery life (450 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH27
Vlogging with Sony HX200V
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
27
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (583g)
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Sony HX200V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2012-05-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VI BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Touch Screen LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 12.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 lb) 583g (1.29 lb)
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 pictures 450 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $229 $480