Panasonic FH27 vs Sony RX10 III

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FH27 and Sony RX10 III, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is fairly close but the FH27 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH27 was introduced 6 years earlier than the RX10 III which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FH27 grades vs the RX10 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 features physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony RX10 III has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") and a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH27 and Sony RX10 III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FH27 vs the RX10 III.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and RX10 III is 94 and 53 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and RX10 III.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH27 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX10 III will render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FH27 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.