Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH27
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH27 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic FH27
Fujifilm X20 | FH27 | |||
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Launched | April 2013 | January 2011 | Fresher by 29 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Fujifilm X20
FH27 | Fujifilm X20 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic FH27
Fujifilm X20 | FH27 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and FH27 is 83 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications
Fujifilm X20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | |
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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 |