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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX20V 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 HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX10V
  • Replacement is Sony HX30V
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX20V Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX20V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was revealed 18 months prior to the HX20V making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the FH27 scores versus the HX20V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony HX20V

 FH27 HX20V 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Panasonic FH27

 HX20V FH27 
ReleasedJuly 2012January 2011Newer by 18 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony HX20V

 FH27 HX20V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH27 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX20V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FH27 vs the HX20V.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and HX20V is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and HX20V.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX20V to show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged FH27 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Portrait photography camera
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
manual focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (254g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography info
Sony HX20V Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Travel photography camera
68
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (254g)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX20V Landscape photography factors
43
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging features
Sony HX20V Vlogging features
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (254g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Sony HX20V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-07-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lbs) 254 gr (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos 320 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $229 $397