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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX1

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FH27 versus Sony WX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the FH27 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH27 was launched 18 months later than the WX1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the FH27 matches up versus the WX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony WX1

 FH27 WX1 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 18 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Panasonic FH27

 WX1 FH27 

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony WX1

 FH27 WX1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. 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) whilst the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH27 versus Sony WX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FH27 against the WX1.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and WX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH27 and WX1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH27 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic FH27 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent FH27 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography information
Sony WX1 Portrait photography information
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography info
Sony WX1 Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Travel photography camera
68
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
56
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX1 Landscape photography highlights
43
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX1 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Sony WX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-08-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VI Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 152 gr (0.34 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $229 $149