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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX9V 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX9V Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX9V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was announced 6 months prior to the HX9V and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the FH27 scores vs the HX9V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony HX9V

 FH27 HX9V 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Panasonic FH27

 HX9V FH27 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony HX9V

 FH27 HX9V 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH27 enjoys outer 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 HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH27 and the HX9V.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and HX9V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH27 and HX9V.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of images but you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Street photography factors
Sony HX9V Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography details
Sony HX9V Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography features
Sony HX9V Travel photography features
68
supports touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography info
Sony HX9V Landscape photography info
43
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging info
Sony HX9V Vlogging info
32
really wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Sony HX9V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $229 $328