Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W350

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH27 versus Sony W350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was announced 13 months after the W350 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the FH27 matches up against the W350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 provides outside measurements 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 W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH27 versus Sony W350 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FH27 and the W350.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and W350 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and W350.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH27 to offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger FH27 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.