Panasonic FH27 vs Sony ZV-1

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic FH27 and Sony ZV-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very well matched but the FH27 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") have different sensor size.

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The FH27 was launched 10 years earlier than the ZV-1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FH27 scores versus the ZV-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Sony ZV-1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH27 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH27 and Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FH27 compared to the ZV-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and ZV-1 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and ZV-1.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH27 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony ZV-1 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FH27 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.