Panasonic FH27 vs Sony RX100 VII

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony RX100 VII, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is very close but the FH27 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") feature totally different sensor size.

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The FH27 was released 9 years prior to the RX100 VII and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the FH27 grades versus the RX100 VII in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH27 offers outer 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 VII has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony RX100 VII in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FH27 against the RX100 VII.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and RX100 VII is 94 and 88 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and RX100 VII.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH27 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 VII will render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older FH27 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.