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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony TX10

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony TX10 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 TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony TX10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was released 7 months earlier than the TX10 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the FH27 matches up vs the TX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony TX10

 FH27 TX10 

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Panasonic FH27

 TX10 FH27 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony TX10

 FH27 TX10 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 features exterior 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) whilst the Sony TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony TX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FH27 vs the TX10.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and TX10 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and TX10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged FH27 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Street photography details
Sony TX10 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography features
Sony TX10 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Travel photography camera
68
features touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
environment proof
boasts focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography information
Sony TX10 Landscape photography information
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
46
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging info
Sony TX10 Vlogging info
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Sony TX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VI BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $229 $309