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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX10

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH27 versus Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was manufactured within a month of the WX10 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FH27 grades against the WX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony WX10

 FH27 WX10 
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Panasonic FH27

 WX10 FH27 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony WX10

 FH27 WX10 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 enjoys 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 WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH27 versus Sony WX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FH27 versus the WX10.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and WX10 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and WX10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography information
Sony WX10 Portrait photography information
34
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Street photography details
Sony WX10 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography details
Sony WX10 Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography features
Sony WX10 Travel photography features
68
has focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography details
Sony WX10 Landscape photography details
43
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
50
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH27
Vlogging with Sony WX10
32
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Sony WX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
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
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.8"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 gr (0.34 pounds) 161 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $229 $200