Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX400V

Following is a extended review of the Panasonic FH27 and Sony HX400V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was released 4 years before the HX400V which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the FH27 grades against the HX400V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH27 offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH27 and Sony HX400V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FH27 vs the HX400V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and HX400V is 94 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and HX400V.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX400V to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH27 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.