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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X20
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
  • Announced January 2011
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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm X10 versus Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and FH27 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X10 was launched 19 months later than the FH27 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X10 scores against the FH27 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Panasonic FH27

 Fujifilm X10 FH27 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2011Fresher by 19 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Fujifilm X10

 FH27 Fujifilm X10 
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic FH27

 Fujifilm X10 FH27 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X10 features external measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X10 versus Panasonic FH27 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 versus the FH27.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and FH27 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X10 and FH27.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X10 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FH27 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X10 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography factors
49
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/1,000s)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Street photography details
Panasonic FH27 Street photography details
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (350 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (270 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography info
60
great battery power (270 per charge)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (350g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
68
features focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography advice
55
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (270 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging factors
32
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (350g)
32
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic FH27
 Fujifilm X10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-07-11 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.00 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photos 250 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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