Panasonic FH27 vs Sony TX5

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH27 and Sony TX5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the FH27 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH27 was revealed 11 months later than the TX5 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FH27 grades against the TX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH27 provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH27 and Sony TX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FH27 and the TX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and TX5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and TX5.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH27 using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FH27 will result in extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent FH27 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.