Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W380
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W380 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W380 Overview
Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FH27 and Sony W380, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FH27 was introduced 13 months later than the W380 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FH27 matches up vs the W380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W380 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony W380
FH27 | W380 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 13 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Panasonic FH27
W380 | FH27 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony W380
FH27 | W380 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH27 has exterior 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 W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FH27 and Sony W380 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FH27 compared to the W380.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and W380 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and W380.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH27 to provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher FH27 provides a benefit in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W380 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine VI | Bionz |
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 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 4.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152 gr (0.34 pounds) | 117 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
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 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $229 | $44 |