Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S980

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and S980 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was released 23 months after the S980 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FH27 matches up against the S980 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. 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) while the Sony S980 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FH27 against the S980.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and S980 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and S980.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH27 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent FH27 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.