Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH27
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH27 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Panasonic FH27
Fujifilm JX500 | FH27 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Fujifilm JX500
FH27 | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic FH27
Fujifilm JX500 | FH27 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Check the Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH27 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | |
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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 |