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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon AW100
  • Refreshed by Nikon AW120
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon AW110 versus Panasonic FH27, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was released 2 years after the FH27 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the AW110 scores vs the FH27 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Panasonic FH27

 AW110 FH27 
LaunchedJuly 2013January 2011Newer by 31 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Nikon AW110

 FH27 AW110 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Panasonic FH27

 AW110 FH27 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW110 features outside dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon AW110 versus Panasonic FH27 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the AW110 versus the FH27.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW110 and FH27 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW110 and FH27.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger AW110 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography highlights
40
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW110
Sports photography with Panasonic FH27
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography advice
67
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
68
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon AW110
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH27
49
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW110
Vlogging with Panasonic FH27
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Panasonic FH27
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-07-05 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech OLED monitor TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 5.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 pounds) 152g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos 250 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $250 $229