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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
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
  • Launched January 2011
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic FH27, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and FH27 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm F550 EXR was brought out 7 months after the FH27 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades against the FH27 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Panasonic FH27

 Fujifilm F550 EXR FH27 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 FH27 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic FH27

 Fujifilm F550 EXR FH27 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has got outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has measurements 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 F550 EXR and Panasonic FH27 in our completely 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 use at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR against the FH27.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and FH27 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and FH27.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The newer Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
39
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2")
34
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Street photography factors
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2")
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Sports photography camera
52
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography info
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography info
69
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
supports focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH27
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
missing Timelapse function
42
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
32
rather wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic FH27
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Venus Engine VI
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVI MPEG4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 158 not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $450 $229