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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W810

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W810 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 W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released January 2014
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W810 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W810, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was revealed 4 years prior to the W810 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FH27 matches up vs the W810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony W810

 FH27 W810 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Panasonic FH27

 W810 FH27 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 36 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony W810

 FH27 W810 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH27 has got external dimensions 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 W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W810 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FH27 compared to the W810.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and W810 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and W810.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W810 to result in extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged FH27 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W810 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
38
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
Sony W810 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W810 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography details
Sony W810 Travel photography details
68
comes with touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH27
Landscape photography with Sony W810
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
41
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W810 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
32
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Sony W810
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
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
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 data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 lb) 111g (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" 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 shots 200 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $229 $100