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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
39

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony TX100V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was announced about the same time to the TX100V so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FH27 grades versus the TX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony TX100V

		

		

			
 FH27 TX100V 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Panasonic FH27

		

		

			
 TX100V FH27 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony TX100V

		

		

			
 FH27 TX100V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 has physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony TX100V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FH27 and the TX100V.
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony TX100V size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and TX100V is 94 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and TX100V.
As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files but you will want to take the launch date  of the cameras into account.
	
			Panasonic FH27 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FH27 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic FH27 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony TX100V as a Portrait photography camera
34
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
30
 good megapixels (16MP)
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FH27 Street photography info
Sony TX100V Street photography info
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers touch focus
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers touch focus
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 more heavy than others in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography info
Sony TX100V Sports photography info
40
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
39
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography info
Sony TX100V Travel photography info
68
 offers touch focus
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
 offers touch focus
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 more heavy than others in class (147g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH27
Landscape photography with Sony TX100V
43
 rather wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 does not have Timelapse recording
43
 quite wide (25mm)
 very good size screen (3.5 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 does not have Timelapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony TX100V as a Vlogging camera
32
 rather wide (28mm)
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focusing
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external microphone support
32
 quite wide (25mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have microphone port
 more heavy than others in class (147g)
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Sony TX100V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lbs) 147 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 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 Single Single
Cost at release $229 $380