Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH27

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and FH27 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X30 was announced 3 years later than the FH27 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X30 scores vs the FH27 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 has exterior dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic FH27 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 against the FH27.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and FH27 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and FH27.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X30 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic FH27 will provide greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X30 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.