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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W570

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W570 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FH27 versus Sony W570, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was launched at a similar time to the W570 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FH27 matches up vs the W570 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony W570

 FH27 W570 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Panasonic FH27

 W570 FH27 

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony W570

 FH27 W570 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH27 has got outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FH27 compared to the W570.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and W570 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH27 and W570.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you really should consider the age of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W570 Portrait photography highlights
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Street photography highlights
Sony W570 Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography factors
Sony W570 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
Travel photography with Sony W570
68
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W570 as a Landscape photography camera
43
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
38
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging factors
Sony W570 Vlogging factors
32
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
29
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Sony W570
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VI BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $229 $159