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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm X20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X10
  • New Model is Fujifilm X30
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Fujifilm X20 versus Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and FH27 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X20 was launched 2 years later than the FH27 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X20 grades against the FH27 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic FH27

 Fujifilm X20 FH27 
LaunchedApril 2013January 2011Fresher by 29 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Fujifilm X20

 FH27 Fujifilm X20 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic FH27

 Fujifilm X20 FH27 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X20 has external measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X20 versus Panasonic FH27 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the FH27.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and FH27 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X20 and FH27.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X20 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FH27 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X20 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography advice
46
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,000s)
exports RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
34
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH27 Street photography highlights
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than average in class (353 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Sports photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography features
60
better than average battery power (270 shots)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (353g)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
68
features focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
no Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging info
31
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (353g)
32
quite wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic FH27
 Fujifilm X20Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-04-29 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 grams (0.78 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
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 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 270 images 250 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $500 $229