Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A37

In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH27 versus Sony A37, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the A37 (16MP) is pretty close but the FH27 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The FH27 was introduced 16 months earlier than the A37 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FH27 scores against the A37 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Sony SLT-A37. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH27 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A37 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FH27 against the A37.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and A37 is 94 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH27 and A37.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The FH27 provides the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher. The more aged FH27 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.