Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX300
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Released February 2013
- Renewed by Sony WX350
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Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH27 versus Sony WX300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FH27 was brought out 3 years before the WX300 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FH27 grades versus the WX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony WX300
| FH27 | WX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Panasonic FH27
| WX300 | FH27 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2013 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 25 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony WX300
| FH27 | WX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH27 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FH27 compared to the WX300.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and WX300 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and WX300.
As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX300 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FH27 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2013-02-20 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine VI | - |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 152 grams (0.34 pounds) | 166 grams (0.37 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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 shots | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $229 | $330 |
