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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Released January 2011
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Fujifilm XP90 versus Panasonic FH27, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was brought out 5 years later than the FH27 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm XP90 grades versus the FH27 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Panasonic FH27

 Fujifilm XP90 FH27 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2011More recent by 62 months
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Fujifilm XP90

 FH27 Fujifilm XP90 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic FH27

 Fujifilm XP90 FH27 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP90 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP90 versus Panasonic FH27 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 versus the FH27.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP90 and FH27 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP90 and FH27.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you should always factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm XP90 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography features
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography info
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP90
Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
67
environment proof
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
low battery (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP90
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH27
46
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (210 shots)
43
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging features
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
32
decently wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic FH27
 Fujifilm XP90Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm XP90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-01-15 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203 grams (0.45 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 210 pictures 250 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $180 $229