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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W650

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W650 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W650 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FH27 versus Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was launched 12 months prior to the W650 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FH27 matches up against the W650 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony W650

 FH27 W650 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Panasonic FH27

 W650 FH27 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony W650

 FH27 W650 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH27 features external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH27 versus Sony W650 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FH27 versus the W650.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and W650 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and W650.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FH27 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W650 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH27
Street photography with Sony W650
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography factors
Sony W650 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography advice
Sony W650 Travel photography advice
68
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (124g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography info
Sony W650 Landscape photography info
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging highlights
Sony W650 Vlogging highlights
32
decently wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Sony W650
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Touch Screen LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 grams (0.34 pounds) 124 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 photographs
Type 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $229 $140