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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1880
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
  • Introduced January 2011
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm S1800 versus Panasonic FH27, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was introduced 11 months prior to the FH27 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S1800 scores against the FH27 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Panasonic FH27

 S1800 FH27 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the FujiFilm S1800

 FH27 S1800 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months
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Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic FH27

 S1800 FH27 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1800 has outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S1800 versus Panasonic FH27 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1800 versus the FH27.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and FH27 is 78 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and FH27.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH27 to result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged S1800 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography features
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography info
55
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1800
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH27
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
43
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging highlights
25
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
32
pretty wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic FH27
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Also called FinePix S1880 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 - 250 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $180 $229