Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH27
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
- Announced January 2014
- Older Model is Fujifilm XP60
- Renewed by Fujifilm XP80
(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

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm XP70 versus Panasonic FH27, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP70 was unveiled 3 years later than the FH27 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm XP70 grades vs the FH27 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH27 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP70 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP70 Gallery & Panasonic FH27 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Panasonic FH27
Fujifilm XP70 | FH27 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 37 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Fujifilm XP70
FH27 | Fujifilm XP70 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic FH27
Fujifilm XP70 | FH27 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP70 has got physical dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm XP70 versus Panasonic FH27 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 compared to the FH27.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP70 and FH27 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP70 and FH27.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should always consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent Fujifilm XP70 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix XP70 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-01-06 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 9cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 5.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 179g (0.39 lbs) | 152g (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" 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 | 210 photos | 250 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45S | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $199 | $229 |