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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X20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 X30 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Panasonic FH27

 Fujifilm X30 FH27 
AnnouncedAugust 2014January 2011Fresher by 45 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Fujifilm X30

 FH27 Fujifilm X30 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic FH27

 Fujifilm X30 FH27 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X30
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
47
focusing manually
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
34
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X30
Street photography with Panasonic FH27
64
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor (2/3")
heavier than average in class (423g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Sports photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Travel photography camera
62
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average in class (423 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
68
comes with touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography details
58
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
43
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
heavier than average in class (423g)
32
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic FH27
 Fujifilm X30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-08-26 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 423 gr (0.93 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 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 470 shots 250 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $499 $229