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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony T99

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony T99 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony T99, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was revealed 7 months later than the T99 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FH27 matches up vs the T99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony T99

 FH27 T99 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2010More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Panasonic FH27

 T99 FH27 

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony T99

 FH27 T99 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH27 has outside 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) and the Sony T99 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FH27 and the T99.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and T99 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and T99.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH27 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent FH27 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography advice
Sony T99 Portrait photography advice
34
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Street photography details
Sony T99 Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH27
Sports photography with Sony T99
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography information
Sony T99 Travel photography information
68
provides touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH27
Landscape photography with Sony T99
43
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging advice
Sony T99 Vlogging advice
32
quite wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Sony T99
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine VI Bionz
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $229 $179