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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2011
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Panasonic FH27

 Fujifilm Z35 FH27 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Fujifilm Z35

 FH27 Fujifilm Z35 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 17 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic FH27

 Fujifilm Z35 FH27 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

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

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography information
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z35
Street photography with Panasonic FH27
54
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography factors
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z35
Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
56
lighter than competitors (125g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
68
offers touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography information
22
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
42
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
32
relatively wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic FH27
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
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