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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP60
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic FH27, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was brought out 13 months later than the FH27 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm XP50 matches up vs the FH27 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Panasonic FH27

 Fujifilm XP50 FH27 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Fujifilm XP50

 FH27 Fujifilm XP50 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic FH27

 Fujifilm XP50 FH27 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP50 offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic FH27 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 and the FH27.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP50 and FH27 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP50 and FH27.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH27 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP50 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Portrait photography camera
29
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP50
Street photography with Panasonic FH27
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Sports photography camera
41
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography factors
64
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (220 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
has touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography factors
39
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
32
relatively wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic FH27
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 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 220 images 250 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $180 $229