Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FH27

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FH27, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and FH27 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A900 was released 5 years after the FH27 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A900 scores versus the FH27 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A900 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon A900 Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon A900 has external dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A900 versus the FH27.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A900 and FH27 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and FH27.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon A900 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The newer A900 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.