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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(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
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
  • Released January 2011
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Panasonic FH27

 Fujifilm T550 FH27 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Fujifilm T550

 FH27 Fujifilm T550 
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Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FH27

 Fujifilm T550 FH27 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography info
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH27 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography info
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography features
75
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography factors
47
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
32
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FH27
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
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