Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH27
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Released January 2013
(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
- Released January 2011

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview
Here is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH27, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm T550 was manufactured 2 years later than the FH27 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm T550 grades versus the FH27 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH27 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T550 Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Panasonic FH27
Fujifilm T550 | FH27 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Fujifilm T550
FH27 | Fujifilm T550 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FH27
Fujifilm T550 | FH27 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T550 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH27 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm T550 compared to the FH27.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and FH27 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T550 and FH27.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent Fujifilm T550 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
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 support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | 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 | - | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136 gr (0.30 lb) | 152 gr (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $160 | $229 |