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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released 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 JZ100 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was introduced 13 months after the FH27 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm JZ100 grades vs the FH27 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Panasonic FH27

 Fujifilm JZ100 FH27 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 FH27 Fujifilm JZ100 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic FH27

 Fujifilm JZ100 FH27 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JZ100 comes with outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic FH27 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 and the FH27.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and FH27 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ100 and FH27.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH27 to result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JZ100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography advice
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Street photography with Panasonic FH27
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography info
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (129 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
68
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography highlights
37
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging details
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic FH27
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 gr (0.28 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $190 $229