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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX350

Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony WX300
  • Newer Model is Sony WX500
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FH27 versus Sony WX350, former being 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 WX350 (18MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was brought out 4 years earlier than the WX350 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FH27 scores versus the WX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
 FH27 WX350 
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic FH27

		

		

			
 WX350 FH27 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2011Fresher by 37 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 FH27 WX350 
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH27 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FH27 versus Sony WX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FH27 vs the WX350.
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and WX350 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH27 and WX350.
As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX350 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older FH27 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
34
 MP count decent (16MP)
 features face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
37
 good MP (18MP)
 features face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 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 details
Sony WX350 Street photography details
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes touch to focus
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography info
Sony WX350 Sports photography info
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
52
 great zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 good battery power (470 CIPA)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography information
Sony WX350 Travel photography information
68
 includes touch to focus
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
 good battery power (470 per charge)
 lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
 good MP (18MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (500mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography details
Sony WX350 Landscape photography details
43
 rather wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 no manual exposure
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 no Time Lapse mode
47
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 good battery power (470 shots)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
32
 rather wide (28mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external mic jack
35
 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (164g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Sony WX350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.80 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
External flash    
AEB    
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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 152 grams (0.34 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 470 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $229 $270