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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX30

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX30 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was introduced 6 months earlier than the WX30 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FH27 matches up vs the WX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony WX30

 FH27 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Panasonic FH27

 WX30 FH27 
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony WX30

 FH27 WX30 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2011Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH27 has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FH27 versus the WX30.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and WX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and WX30.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of images but you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
Portrait photography with Sony WX30
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Street photography advice
Sony WX30 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH27
Sports photography with Sony WX30
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography information
Sony WX30 Travel photography information
68
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX30 Landscape photography advice
43
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX30 Vlogging highlights
32
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
35
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Sony WX30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VI BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 grams (0.34 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 images 250 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $229 $259