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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
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 JX500 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was announced 13 months later than the FH27 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores versus the FH27 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Panasonic FH27

 Fujifilm JX500 FH27 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Fujifilm JX500

 FH27 Fujifilm JX500 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic FH27

 Fujifilm JX500 FH27 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX500 has outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 versus the FH27.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and FH27 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and FH27.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH27 to render greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JX500 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
Sports photography with Panasonic FH27
31
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
features touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX500
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH27
33
rather wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
32
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic FH27
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $90 $229