Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH27

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and FH27 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was manufactured 21 months after the FH27 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm XF1 scores versus the FH27 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XF1 features exterior measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic FH27 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 against the FH27.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and FH27 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XF1 and FH27.

Clearly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XF1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FH27 will provide greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XF1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.