FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH27
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH27 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Panasonic FH27 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Panasonic FH27
JZ500 | FH27 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the FujiFilm JZ500
FH27 | JZ500 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic FH27
JZ500 | FH27 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2011 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | |
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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 |