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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Fujifilm F600 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Panasonic FH27, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and FH27 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was introduced 8 months later than the FH27 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR scores vs the FH27 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F600 EXR over the Panasonic FH27

 Fujifilm F600 EXR FH27 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2011Fresher by 8 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Fujifilm F600 EXR

 FH27 Fujifilm F600 EXR 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Panasonic FH27

 Fujifilm F600 EXR FH27 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and the FH27.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and FH27 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and FH27.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F600 EXR has got the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF easier. The younger Fujifilm F600 EXR is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography advice
40
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2")
34
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
69
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2")
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Sports photography info
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography info
53
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
provides focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography features
50
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging advice
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
32
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F600 EXR and Panasonic FH27
 Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-11 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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 8.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 60 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVI MPEG4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
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 rating 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $230 $229