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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AX355
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
  • Revealed January 2011
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was revealed around the same time to the FH27 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the AX350 grades vs the FH27 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Panasonic FH27

 AX350 FH27 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the FujiFilm AX350

 FH27 AX350 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic FH27

 AX350 FH27 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AX350 offers outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the AX350 vs the FH27.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and FH27 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the AX350 and FH27.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you really should consider the age of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AX350
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography information
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography information
56
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
includes focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography information
29
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
32
rather wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic FH27
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Otherwise known as FinePix AX355 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 pictures 250 pictures
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $0 $229