Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A35
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
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Following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FH27 versus Sony A35, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is pretty close but the FH27 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe FH27 was revealed 8 months before the A35 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FH27 scores versus the A35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A35 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Sony SLT-A35. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony A35
| FH27 | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Panasonic FH27
| A35 | FH27 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2011 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 8 months |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony A35
| FH27 | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH27 enjoys outside measurements 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 A35 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FH27 versus Sony A35 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FH27 against the A35.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and A35 is 94 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and A35.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The FH27 provides the smaller sensor which will make achieving bokeh tougher. The more aged FH27 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A35 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Sony SLT-A35 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2011-09-20 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine VI | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 152 grams (0.34 pounds) | 415 grams (0.91 pounds) |
| 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 rating | not tested | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 763 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 photographs | 440 photographs |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| 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 pricing | $229 | $598 |
