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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX70

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX70 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH27 and Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was revealed 13 months prior to the WX70 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FH27 matches up against the WX70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony WX70

 FH27 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Panasonic FH27

 WX70 FH27 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony WX70

 FH27 WX70 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH27 has outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FH27 compared to the WX70.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and WX70 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and WX70.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH27 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
Portrait photography with Sony WX70
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH27
Street photography with Sony WX70
63
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition (114 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography information
Sony WX70 Sports photography information
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography info
Sony WX70 Travel photography info
68
has focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition (114g)
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH27
Landscape photography with Sony WX70
43
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging features
Sony WX70 Vlogging features
32
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
36
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Sony WX70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 gr (0.34 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
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 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 240 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $229 $242