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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W620

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W620 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was unveiled 12 months prior to the W620 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FH27 matches up against the W620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony W620

 FH27 W620 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Panasonic FH27

 W620 FH27 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony W620

 FH27 W620 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH27 has got external 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 W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH27 and the W620.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and W620 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and W620.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH27 to result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older FH27 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
Portrait photography with Sony W620
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
Sony W620 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography advice
Sony W620 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography advice
Sony W620 Travel photography advice
68
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition (116g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH27
Landscape photography with Sony W620
43
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
33
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging advice
Sony W620 Vlogging advice
32
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (116g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Sony W620
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 152 gr (0.34 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 photos 220 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $229 $102