Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W290

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and W290 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was brought out 23 months later than the W290 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FH27 matches up against the W290 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 enjoys 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) while the Sony W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W290 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FH27 against the W290.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and W290 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and W290.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH27 to give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger FH27 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.