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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX7V 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 HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FH27 versus Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was released 6 months earlier than the HX7V so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FH27 matches up vs the HX7V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony HX7V

 FH27 HX7V 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Panasonic FH27

 HX7V FH27 
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony HX7V

 FH27 HX7V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH27 has external 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 HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH27 versus Sony HX7V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FH27 and the HX7V.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and HX7V is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and HX7V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you have to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography information
Sony HX7V Portrait photography information
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography details
Sony HX7V Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography info
Sony HX7V Travel photography info
68
has focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX7V Landscape photography highlights
43
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
42
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX7V as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
32
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Sony HX7V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Touch Screen LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 lb) 208g (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $229 $499