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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Superseded the Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm F900EXR
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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH27, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and FH27 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was revealed 19 months later than the FH27 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm F800EXR grades against the FH27 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Panasonic FH27

 Fujifilm F800EXR FH27 
RevealedJuly 2012January 2011Fresher by 19 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 FH27 Fujifilm F800EXR 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic FH27

 Fujifilm F800EXR FH27 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm F800EXR has got exterior measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR compared to the FH27.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F800EXR and FH27 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F800EXR and FH27.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same MP but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F800EXR includes the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The younger Fujifilm F800EXR provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography highlights
43
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2")
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (232g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2")
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography highlights
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than others (232g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
boasts focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH27
49
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
supports RAW formats
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2")
no Timelapse recording
42
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging features
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging features
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (232g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
32
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic FH27
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-07-25 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Venus Engine VI
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 gr (0.51 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 143 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 250 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $330 $229