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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A33

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A33 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Successor is Sony A35
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A33 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A33, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is fairly close but the FH27 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The FH27 was announced 5 months after the A33 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FH27 scores vs the A33 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony A33

 FH27 A33 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Panasonic FH27

 A33 FH27 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony A33

 FH27 A33 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2010Same age
Display size3"3"Same display size

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH27 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FH27 against the A33.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and A33 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and A33.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH27 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FH27 will result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography information
Sony A33 Portrait photography information
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
72
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Street photography highlights
Sony A33 Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
76
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH27
Sports photography with Sony A33
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
bad battery pack (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
Travel photography with Sony A33
68
has focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (340 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A33 Landscape photography highlights
43
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
67
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
bad battery pack (340 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging factors
Sony A33 Vlogging factors
32
pretty wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
77
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic jack
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Sony A33
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Sony SLT-A33
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Sony SLT-A33
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-08-24
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lbs) 500 grams (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 591
Other
Battery life 250 photos 340 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) 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
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $229 $230