Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX80

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was launched 24 months earlier than the WX80 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FH27 grades versus the WX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH27 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony WX80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FH27 and the WX80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and WX80 is 94 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and WX80.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older FH27 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.