Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH27
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
- Released July 2009
(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
- Introduced January 2011

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm Z35 versus Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and FH27 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Z35 was unveiled 17 months earlier than the FH27 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z35 scores against the FH27 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH27 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z35 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z35 Gallery & Panasonic FH27 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Panasonic FH27
Fujifilm Z35 | FH27 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Fujifilm Z35
FH27 | Fujifilm Z35 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 17 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic FH27
Fujifilm Z35 | FH27 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z35 features physical dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm Z35 versus Panasonic FH27 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 compared to the FH27.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and FH27 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z35 and FH27.
As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH27 to give you extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z35 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z35 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-07-22 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine VI |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 8cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 3 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 5.80 m |
Flash modes | 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 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) | 152 grams (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 250 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $130 | $229 |