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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(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
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 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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Panasonic FH27

 Fujifilm XP70 FH27 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 37 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Fujifilm XP70

 FH27 Fujifilm XP70 
Display dimension3"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 typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

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

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP70
Street photography with Panasonic FH27
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP70
Sports photography with Panasonic FH27
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography details
65
environment proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
boasts focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography information
40
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging information
34
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
32
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic FH27
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
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