Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX350

Here is a extended overview of the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX350, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was announced 7 years before the HX350 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FH27 grades vs the HX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH27 enjoys external measurements 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 HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FH27 vs the HX350.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and HX350 is 94 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and HX350.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX350 to result in greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older FH27 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.