Panasonic FH27 vs Sony TX1

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH27 and Sony TX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the FH27 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor size.

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The FH27 was unveiled 18 months later than the TX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FH27 matches up versus the TX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH27 comes with outside dimensions 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 TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH27 and Sony TX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FH27 and the TX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and TX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH27 and TX1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH27 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FH27 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent FH27 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.