Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH27

Here is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm A170 versus Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and FH27 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was launched 17 months prior to the FH27 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm A170 grades against the FH27 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix A170 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm A170 Gallery & Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A170 has got external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm A170 versus Panasonic FH27 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm A170 against the FH27.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and FH27 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and FH27.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH27 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.