Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W370
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Released January 2010
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Following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FH27 was brought out 13 months after the W370 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FH27 matches up vs the W370 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony W370
| FH27 | W370 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Panasonic FH27
| W370 | FH27 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony W370
| FH27 | W370 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH27 offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH27 against the W370.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and W370 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH27 and W370.
As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH27 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern FH27 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W370 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine VI | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.6-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 152g (0.34 lb) | 179g (0.39 lb) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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 photographs | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $229 | $230 |