Panasonic FH27 vs Sony TF1
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39 Features
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94 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Released June 2013
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony TF1 Overview
Here is a extensive review of the Panasonic FH27 and Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FH27 was announced 3 years before the TF1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FH27 grades versus the TF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony TF1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony TF1
FH27 | TF1 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Panasonic FH27
TF1 | FH27 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | January 2011 | Fresher by 29 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony TF1
FH27 | TF1 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH27 features exterior dimensions 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 TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FH27 and Sony TF1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH27 against the TF1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and TF1 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and TF1.
Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older FH27 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2013-06-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.6-4.7 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 152 grams (0.34 lbs) | 152 grams (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 shots | 240 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $229 | $266 |