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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S930

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2009
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S930 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was announced 2 years after the S930 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FH27 grades vs the S930 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony S930

 FH27 S930 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 25 months
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Panasonic FH27

 S930 FH27 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony S930

 FH27 S930 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH27 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FH27 versus the S930.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and S930 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and S930.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH27 to result in greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher FH27 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH27
Street photography with Sony S930
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography features
Sony S930 Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
Travel photography with Sony S930
68
includes focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH27
Landscape photography with Sony S930
43
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
31
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging information
Sony S930 Vlogging information
32
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Sony S930
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 1/8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $229 $219