Panasonic FH27 vs Sony RX100

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony RX100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the FH27 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") offer totally different sensor size.

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The FH27 was manufactured 20 months before the RX100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FH27 grades against the RX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH27 has physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FH27 and the RX100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and RX100 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and RX100.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FH27 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 will show more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH27 will be behind in sensor innovation.