Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX5
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX5 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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Released July 2010
Photography Glossary Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX5 Overview
Below is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FH27 was released 7 months later than the WX5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FH27 matches up versus the WX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony WX5
| FH27 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 7 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Panasonic FH27
| WX5 | FH27 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony WX5
| FH27 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH27 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FH27 compared to the WX5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and WX5 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and WX5.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH27 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FH27 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-01-05 | 2010-07-08 |
| 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 dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.8 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 461k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 152g (0.34 pounds) | 146g (0.32 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| 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 pictures | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $229 | $250 |