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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W800

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W800 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2014
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W800 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FH27 versus Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was introduced 4 years before the W800 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FH27 scores vs the W800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony W800

 FH27 W800 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Panasonic FH27

 W800 FH27 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony W800

 FH27 W800 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 provides outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH27 versus Sony W800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FH27 versus the W800.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and W800 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and W800.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W800 to give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH27 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
Portrait photography with Sony W800
34
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
38
decent megapixels (20MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Street photography factors
Sony W800 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH27
Sports photography with Sony W800
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
Travel photography with Sony W800
68
comes with touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competition in class (125g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography details
Sony W800 Landscape photography details
43
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging details
Sony W800 Vlogging details
32
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Sony W800
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-02-13
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
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 grams (0.34 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $229 $90