Nikon 1 J5 vs Panasonic FH27

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon 1 J5 versus Panasonic FH27, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1 J5 (21MP) and FH27 (16MP) and the 1 J5 (1") and FH27 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 J5 was announced 4 years later than the FH27 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 J5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 1 J5 grades vs the FH27 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 J5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J5 features outer dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Nikon 1 J5 versus Panasonic FH27 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 1 J5 versus the FH27.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J5 and FH27 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J5 and FH27.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 J5 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon 1 J5 will give you extra detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern 1 J5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.