Panasonic FH27 vs Sony RX10 II

Following is a complete overview of the Panasonic FH27 and Sony RX10 II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is very well matched but the FH27 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") boast different sensor size.

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The FH27 was released 5 years prior to the RX10 II which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FH27 grades versus the RX10 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH27 enjoys outer 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 RX10 II has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH27 and Sony RX10 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FH27 versus the RX10 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and RX10 II is 94 and 58 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and RX10 II.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH27 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX10 II will give more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FH27 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.