Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX80

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FH27 and Sony HX80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was launched 6 years earlier than the HX80 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FH27 scores vs the HX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH27 offers external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH27 and Sony HX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FH27 against the HX80.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and HX80 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and HX80.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX80 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FH27 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.