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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S950

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S950 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 S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released February 2009
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S950 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FH27 and Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was launched 23 months later than the S950 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FH27 matches up against the S950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony S950

 FH27 S950 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 23 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Panasonic FH27

 S950 FH27 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony S950

 FH27 S950 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH27 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH27 and Sony S950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FH27 compared to the S950.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and S950 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and S950.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH27 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher FH27 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography details
Sony S950 Portrait photography details
34
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH27
Street photography with Sony S950
63
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography information
Sony S950 Sports photography information
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
Travel photography with Sony S950
68
includes focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography info
Sony S950 Landscape photography info
43
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S950 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Sony S950
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 grams (0.34 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $229 $130