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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ505
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was unveiled 6 months before the FH27 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the JZ500 scores versus the FH27 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Panasonic FH27

 JZ500 FH27 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 FH27 JZ500 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic FH27

 JZ500 FH27 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2011Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 has got external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH27 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the JZ500 vs the FH27.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and FH27 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and FH27.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FH27 to give you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography info
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography details
Panasonic FH27 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Sports photography with Panasonic FH27
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
67
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
comes with touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography features
37
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging information
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
32
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic FH27
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 grams (0.37 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $230 $229