Panasonic FH27 vs Sony RX1R II

Here is a detailed review of the Panasonic FH27 versus Sony RX1R II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the FH27 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) use different sensor dimensions.

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The FH27 was brought out 5 years prior to the RX1R II and that is a fairly significant 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 RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FH27 grades vs the RX1R II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH27 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH27 versus the RX1R II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and RX1R II is 94 and 78 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH27 and RX1R II.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH27 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1R II will provide you with more detail having its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older FH27 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.