Panasonic FH27 vs Sony RX100 V

Here is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony RX100 V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is fairly close but the FH27 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") possess totally different sensor size.

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The FH27 was introduced 6 years earlier than the RX100 V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FH27 matches up against the RX100 V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH27 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony RX100 V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FH27 and the RX100 V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and RX100 V is 94 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and RX100 V.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH27 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 V will provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older FH27 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.