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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony HX30V
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH27 and Sony HX50V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was launched 3 years earlier than the HX50V which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FH27 scores versus the HX50V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony HX50V

 FH27 HX50V 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Panasonic FH27

 HX50V FH27 
RevealedApril 2013January 2011Newer by 28 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony HX50V

 FH27 HX50V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH27 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FH27 vs the HX50V.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and HX50V is 94 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and HX50V.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony HX50V to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH27 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography info
Sony HX50V Portrait photography info
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
50
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
includes face detection focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Street photography advice
Sony HX50V Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (272g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (400 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
Travel photography with Sony HX50V
68
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than average (272g)
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Landscape photography camera
43
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
53
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX50V as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (272g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Sony HX50V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-04-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VI -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lb) 272 gr (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 400 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $229 $439