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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W730

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W730 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W730 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH27 and Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was released 24 months prior to the W730 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FH27 scores vs the W730 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony W730

 FH27 W730 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Panasonic FH27

 W730 FH27 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony W730

 FH27 W730 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH27 offers outer 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 W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FH27 and the W730.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and W730 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH27 and W730.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images though you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older FH27 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
Portrait photography with Sony W730
34
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Street photography info
Sony W730 Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (122g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH27
Sports photography with Sony W730
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography advice
Sony W730 Travel photography advice
68
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition in class (122g)
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography advice
Sony W730 Landscape photography advice
43
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
39
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging advice
Sony W730 Vlogging advice
32
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (122g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Sony W730
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine VI -
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 gr (0.34 pounds) 122 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 shots 240 shots
Battery type 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $229 $138